We are blessed to live in a world where Jay Perry never met a Speedo he didn’t completely work in the best way possible. Witness the photos below as reasons alone why Perry is crowned Dazzler of the Day, then do a deeper dive into his body of work, particularly his lengthy curriculum vitae of stagework.
Hot off the heels of his appearance in last year’s ‘Fire Island’, Zane Phillips is making a Speedo-clad splash in the new ‘Glamorous’ (for anyone seeking a Samantha fix before her ‘And Just Like That’ return cameo). This marks the auspicious first crowning of Phillips as Dazzler of the Day, with more features like to come.
This is the time of the year when summer can begin to breeze in during the nights – they stay warmer a little longer each day, sometimes actually heating up a few degrees before it’s morning again. A happy reversal of atmospheric fortune, it’s the queasy opposite of what usually happens at night, and in the early days of the season I always thrill at it. (Check back for over-heated-bitterness come August.)
In the sticky early sweetness of summer’s approach, when the humidity is on the rise and the day leans long, a dip in the pool provides relief and release. ‘Tis the celebrated season of the speedo, and the northern hemisphere bulges with all the promise contained therein.
We’ve been having a rather rocky journey from spring to summer this year – a roller coaster of highs and lows that has not been conducive to the various seedlings I have been trying to grow in patio pots. This was an inauspicious year to do seedlings – so of course that’s what I did before knowing what it was going to be like. They sprouted later than anticipated thanks to the colder stretches of weather, then spurted rather too quickly when the heat hit for a few days, and now have been looking gangly and weak, thanks to the wet and cool soil that has them on the verge of rot. A lesson learned for next year: forget the seed thing and go with plants already off to a start from the nursery.
As for the speedo that may have brought you to this post, this one doesn’t quite fit me anymore, so I decided to give it the old Viking funeral (just kidding, Andy – I did not light this on fire in the pool – those days are done). I ended up just swimming without the suit because that’s the almost-summer mood we’re in right now…
The very first Dazzler of the Day for 2023 goes to Luke Evans, who brigs some much-needed heat to these proceedings, and never met a Speedo he didn’t don for our viewing pleasure. Evans earns this crowning for far more than his ability to look good on the beach (or naked) – his vocal talent (he has a new album out here) matches his acting prowess, making him a threat on multiple levels of entertainment. His charisma shines through every role, even as he disappears into his characters. He makes a dazzling beginning for 2023.
The Summer Olympics in Tokyo are in full bloom, as evidenced by the plethora of Olympic posts here, and the Speedo shots of some favorite Olympians. The links alone are enough for this Monday morning recap, so go on and indulge. (Special kudos to Tom Daley and Matty Lee on their gold medal, and for sprucing up this post with their Speedo poses.) See more below…
The week kicked off with this Speedo-licious post of the aforementioned (and pictured) Tom Daley and Matty Lee.
Sandwich of the summer, in any variation you like.
A flower needing a new common name.
The lily that lasts but a day.
The Olympic Spotlight shone on Artur Dalaloyan, Shane Wiskus, Tyler Downs, Andrew Capobianco, Jordan Chiles, Daiki Hashimoto, Bobby Finke, and MyKayla Skinner.
Dazzlers of the Day included Tommy Dorfman, Oksana Chusovitina, Hidilyn Diaz, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Trayvon Bromell.
We love the Olympics here, and we love a ginger here, so this post brings you the best of both worlds. Andrew Capobianco is currently in the running for an Olympic medal with his diving partner Michael Hixon (seen as Hunk of the Day here, and a previous Olympic Spotlight here). Capobianco brings his ginger flair to his team, lighting up the Olympic pool.
Joining the Olympic hot bunch (see Brody Malone, Yul Moldauer, and Shane Wiskus), this is U.S. diver Tyler Downs, making his debut beneath the Olympic Spotlight. We’ll let the photos speak for themselves.
Olympic spoiler alert: read no further if you haven’t yet seen the men’s diving results. For those of us who foolishly opened our phones and saw the real-time results, continue on. Tom Daley and Matty Lee – Britain’s wondrous diving duo – just competed, completed and conquered their quest for a gold medal in these Olympic Games, and have more than earned this gold-themed Olympic spotlight. Tom Daley has been featured here so often that he has his own category (click here for the last few entries) and his diving partner Matty Lee has also appeared as a former Hunk of the Day.
His Speedo-clad form has graced this blog numerous times in the past, and as the world gears up for the summer Olympics he’s back in the Speedo again, suited up and ready to dive into his first crowning as Dazzler of the Day. This is Tom Daley and he needs no other introduction thanks to posts like this and this and most especially this. He’s been on competitive fire lately, with his diving partner Matty Lee, and the world waits with breathless anticipation for what the pair will bring to the Olympic pool.
Acute observers will hasten to point out that only one of the photos here actually features a black Speedo (by Marc Jacobs) – the rest are just basic black briefs by Tom Ford masquerading as a Speedo. I can’t be bothered with authenticity when it comes to blog post titles. Not in the summer, and certainly not on a Sunday morning.
Surrounded by the finally-lush quartet of hanging sweet potato vines, a pair of fruiting fig trees, and a trio of tomatoes that has finally produced enough to be considered a proper harvest, I recline in the midst of our bucolic patio, facing the pool and contemplating another dip. The trials and tribulations of summer.
Let out a summer sigh…
Soaking in the sun, soaking in the day, I soak in the minutes, and do my best to still and slow them. The neighbors are not yet out, and the silence seems to add to the slowing of the moment. I’m trying to make the most of the summer. Sometimes that means simply sitting, watching the bees buzzing by, and waiting for the next visit from one of the hummingbirds that’s been gracing us with its presence.
The summer Olympics are coming up in July, and to whet your appetite I fill this space with some Speedo bulges filled out by several gentlemen who have made splashes here and in Olympic pools the world over. The tallest, and the guy in every single one of these photos is Yona Knight-Wisdom who appeared here as Hunk of the Day, anchoring this hunky collection and played a part in this hunk break.
There’s also some Speedo shots of Daniel Goodfellow in his post as Hunk of the Day, this follow-up in more Speedo glory, and closed out this shirtless collection.
Jack Laugher is represented in posts too numerous to mention, but a few merit special consideration, such as this double-Speedo-sighting, a Hunk of the Day crowning, this Speedo trio, a rear view for a snowy day, and this post that barely contains all of his assets.
Finally, James Heatly brings heat in his Hunk of the Day feature, and also appeared in this yearly round-up in case you want links to last the rest of the week.
No one fills a Speedo like Gaston, stuffs his shorts like Gaston, then bulges out of his banana-hammock like Gaston… ok maybe this isn’t how Disney intended that song to go, but for a beast like Luke Evans it’s deserved. My hat goes off to all the guys who bravely front a Speedo on the beach, and Americans should get out of their board shorts and into the spirit of true freedom, where the sun can reach the most remote parts of our bodies… but before we delve into taint tanning we’ll stop there. Evans has rocked out before with his bulge out in this Speedo post. He’s also shown off in his underwear and, even better for his fans, in even less. You may find that a naked Luke Evans is more your cup of tea. Sip carefully, it’s very hot.
It’s always a treat to see someone embody brains, brawn and beauty in one delectable package, but such is the lot of Simon Dunn. Even when he gets serious, he can’t help but be sexy while doing it, and so we have this gratuitous post extolling his glory. Here are a few more choice links to previous posts celebrating Mr. Dunn:
Let’s begin with this post showing off his tan lines.
His very first Hunk of the Day crowning.
Simon in a star-studded Speedo.
Then there’s this sizzling naked Simon Dunn shoot.
And a throwback to his early nude days.
His second Hunk of the Day honor.
One more glance at his cheeky side.
Sometimes a few GIFs of shirtless male celebrities in their Speedos are just what the wintry week ordered to see us through to the weekend. The holidays are coming at us fast, and pretty soon this site will be all aglow with Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year’s merriment. (And all the requisite strife and stress that comes along with the joy.) Here’s some guy candy, mostly in GIF form, because hot shirtless guys never go out of style in these parts. First up is underwear model/singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes. You may recall Mr. Mendes in his skivvies here and here.
The pair of pics below features Nyle DiMarco, previously seen in (and mostly out of) Speedo form here and here and here, as well as Dan Levy, star of ‘Schitt’s Creek‘, who was crowned Hunk of the Day here.
Jude Law and his infamous white Speedo are on greater display in this post, but it’s nice to see this hint of bulging bodaciousness.
Charlie Puth buzzed his hair and took his shirt off earlier this year, and is worth another look.
Perennial favorite Pietro Boselli dons his favorite garment in this Speedo shot, and can be seen here, here, here, here and practically naked here. (And a bonus nude post.)
Jamie Dornan doffs Speedo and clothing altogether in this glimpse of gratuitous male nudity. Mr. Dornan also got naked here, here, and here.
This twofer features Jonathan Tucker and Nick Jonas, both of whom enjoyed Hunkdom status and number of features posts as seen here, here, here, and here.
And bringing up the rear like nobody’s business is Matthew Camp, who made a number of notable appearances here, here, and here.
Holy sacrilege! These pics and GIFs of Jude Law strutting around in a skimpy white Speedo are promotional efforts for his upcoming appearance as the Pope. I didn’t see the first series, aside from this widely-circulated nude scene, and I’ll probably skip out on this one too unless there is another glimpse of Jude Law naked. Until that glorious time, scroll down for an encore of an earlier nude Jude Law scene.
