On Valentine’s Day, PopWatch asked an appropriate question of its readers: Which TV character would you like to date? Y’all voted, and the overwhelming winner was The Office’s Jim Halpert (played by John Krasinski with winking charm). While the results weren’t that shocking — my money wasn’t exactly on Squiggy — I did wonder how Krasinski felt about this shiny accolade, so I called him up to ask. Okay, the call was actually about the return of The Office, which re-debuts on April 10, but here’s what he had to say about your Halpert hunger: "First of all, the reaction is, ‘No way!’ That’s sort of incredible. Wouldn’t you much rather date one of the hunky five-o’clock-shadow dudes on Lost or McDreamy? I mean, it’s literally in his name to date him, folks! I’m truly honored. [Your readers] overrode every single primal and emotional instinct to choose me, so I appreciate them doing that." But were these just hollow words falling out of the K-Man’s mouth? Was he truly willing to follow through and court all PopWatchers? "It may be a virtual dating service that I start," he responded, "but I understand my responsibilities — and I will carry them through." And that is why we love John Krasinski/Jim Halpert.
John Krasinski accepts your love!
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He’s adorable, and I love the character. But I think judging from The Office episodes before the strike that they may be taking Jim to some not-the-best-boyfriend territory soon. Not evil stuff, just immaturity things. But Krasinski himself == awesome!
I would date John or Jim…I am not picky! So John, if you view this site, PICK ME, PICK ME!
soooooooo pretty.
I’ll take smart, hilarious, and adorable John/Jim any day over stubbly, sweaty, moody Lost boys and McDreamy.
John: My love for you has only increased after reading this response. You rock, sir.
hmmmmmmmm Jim!!!!!!
xoxoxoxo
Oh my god, I am in love with both John and Jim!
Love, love, LOVE him!
Oh if only he was serious. I’d marry him in a heartbeat.
I adore John Krasinski & his character Jim. He deserves the praise he is getting.
aww! jim over mcdreamy any day of the week. actually mcdreamy has a weird nose, i’d even take mcsteamy over mcdreamy.
He made License to Wed one of the funniest movies of the year with his comedic quirks and great timing.
Yeah, you see John, a lot of women may think that the Lost boys and McDreamy are, you know, nice too look at and all….but the question wasn’t “Who is the dreamiest?” It was “Who do we want to DATE? Do we want to date ego-maniacal, tortured, relationship-phobic guys? Hmm….nah. In real life, we really want the cute, funny, well-adjusted guy who treats his girlfriend really well. This was a no-brainer.
I will date Jim and John at the same time! I don’t even care that they are the same exact person…they’re hot, funny, smart, and they could make the cute Jim face to me all day and I would eat it up every single time!
I voted for you John. McDreamy has nothing on you. You are way hotter than him anyway, plus you’re hilarious, charming, and like the boy next door that any girl would be lucky to have. If other women don’t want that.. well they’re just crazy.
Don’t tease us, Tuna. Its not fair to give us all false hope! (BTW: I can’t wait for Leatherheads – I still crack up at the clip where JK sucker punches Clooney. Maybe its George’s reaction to it, but its still funny to me.)
Much love Tuna!
Of course, now that he brings it up, and if he really means to follow through, I sure wouldn’t mind being the meat in a Jim / Sawyer sandwich….. I’m just sayin’
Who wouldn’t want to date Jim Halpert? He’s charming, funny, and loyal. Of course, he’s head over heels for Pam, so there goes our chance ladies. Dang it
I though we were getting the return of The Office on April 3, not April 10.
Awesome! Now if we could only get Grace Park to reply to what I said about her tv character.
And where do we sign up for this dating service?
Okay, is he collecting any info so he can do a cross-country dating tour while he’s on break this summer? ‘Cause I’m game. Call me, John.
So humble. That’s brilliant. What? Doesn’t he know that women like the goofy guys now? Forget McDreamy or Jack! We want the guys who will look adroable forever on.
I [heart] him. It’s not practical to date those other sexy dudes (except McDreamy–he’s pretty dreamy). I mean, Sayid wouldn’t go for Chinese with me, but J.K. would add “in bed” to the fortune. He’d be such a fun boyfriend. I mean, he plays b-ball w/ Geo. Clooney on Sundays . . . and loses to the shorter, older guy and goes back for more. I so [heart] him.
hello every body ….
an gonna talk seriously …
since long time i was looking for the graet acter john Krasinski actor email ( his email ) i luve him so so so much i really luve him ,,, maybe you lough because actualy he doesn’t no me even ,,, but i wish if he know am writing in every where ,,, and if any one know i way for him just tell me or answer me or at least email me …
luve u alot more than any thing
suzana
I love the facial expressions that make him HIM!! I’d love to have the privledge to get to know the REAL John!!!
There is something unexplainable about how amazing John is. I adore and admire him so much(not to mention he makes me laugh histerically). So talented, bright, and sexy; they are only the short list of everything wonderful about John!
seriously,i have never loved anyones in my life as much as i love john krasinski. if i met him, i think i might just die.
john krasinski is my idea of the perfect guy. he’s tall, handsome, and has the greatest sense of humor. he’s number one on my to-do list. if i saw him in the street the first thing i’d do is call my boyfriend up and cancel our future, THEN i’d walk right up to him and ask him out. (:
p.s,
if you ever call him up again,
have him look me up. haha
not that he has trouble finding dates.
It’s good! rolex watch?
luxury watch?