Jay Ellis: Slim Thick AF (@jayrellis)

Y'all know I usually don't have love for men under 200 lbs, but I'm going to go ahead and introduce a new category called "Slim Thick Neck" because Jay Ellis deserves the title! He plays Lawrence on HBO's Insecure and his body transformation over season 1 was Amazing AF.

As documented on his IG account, he started the season at 184lbs and 13% body fat. Those stats are not shabby at all and something regular dudes (non-actors) would be more than happy to have. During the second half of the season Ellis decided to stop playing with folks and put in the work to go to 196lbs and 8% body fat. Ooooh wee! A picture is worth a thousand words.

Lawrence #BeforeandAfter Episodes 1-4: 184lbs 13% body fat Episode 8: 196lbs 8% body fat S/O @coachdaveboxing with the works outs and @kildareriordan with the nutrition

A photo posted by Jay Ellis (@jayrellis) on Nov 30, 2016 at 3:26pm PST

Even though Lawrence ended Season 1 of Insecure being an emotional fuckboy (I have an entire post planned for Insecure), my eyes work and I must give credit where it's due... and homeboy earned every bit of his Glow Up! Yay for those abs, chiseled face, and thicker neck. The muscle pump in his arms is also worth admiring for a bit.

If you wanna pick his brain about the show, his body transformation or that infamous sex scene in the Season 1 finale, he'll be hosting a Facebook Live today at 630p EST.

Tom Hardy: Thick Neck + Beard Season Excellence #ThickNeckThursday

It's safe to say I've been living under a rock because I literally JUST (re: Tuesday) found out who Tom Hardy was. Why hasn't anyone told me about him? He's magical... the perfect mix of #ThickNeck and #BeardSeason. I'm in heaven.

Stats: He's 5'9" and normally walks around at about 150lbs ... which makes me VERY sad, but thank God for Hollywood and movie roles because his weight typically ranges from 180 - 190 lbs for roles!! At his biggest he bulked up to 190lbs to play Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.

Tom Hardy is peak white boy excellence and makes me think too many insane things to write in this post. I don't even want to watch his interviews because it's so refreshing to have a new thick neck, beard season crush... I can't run the risk of ruining anything. Take a look at his pics below and prepare yourself to salivate. Also, he's not on social media but there's a dope IG dedicated to him and his many pics with dogs! *swoon*

Thick Neck Thursday: Professional Choreographer Oscar Hernandez (via @Samoarico)

This Thick Neck Thursday goes out to Oscar Hernandez, the thicker than a snicker professional choreographer twerking all over your timeline.

Hernandez has been catching press since stealing the halftime show at the Arizona Rattlers (arena football) game. At first I really thought he was one of the players, but then realized he was a professional choreographer. Still, the way he threw his thickness around, stayed on count, and had technique better than the rest of the team... y'all, he's the real MVP this week. I think this is also a reminder that size doesn't have to limit you in life. He's a big dude and owning those 8-counts.

I danced and cheered in High School and one of my biggest pet peeves was watching folks 1) Not go "all out" during performances and 2) have noodle arms!!! Ugh. Noodle arms and sloppy technique make my skin crawl. Hernandez made me wanna stand up and do a slow clap as I watched him hit each move. And that slow grind/dip? Yep! He did that.

Start the video at the 0:45 mark to see Hernandez flex his dance skills and stay updated on his life force via Instagram.

Drake + a dope ass beard + 15 lbs of muscle #ThickNeckThursday

I wish I could raise up a virtual glass of the finest bubbly for Drake's Beard and new found thickness. It's actually overwhelming to take it all in. Drake + A dope ass beard + 15 to 20 lbs of muscle = the perfect summertime trilogy.

I mean, I took notice a few weeks ago and started raving to my co-workers about Drake's thickness and beard. Of course I was met with blank stares... then a few weeks later the internet is going semi-nuts because everyone is finally seeing what I've seen all along.

Somewhere in the last 6 months Drake entered the CT Fletcher school of "commanding his shit to grow" and got his #BeardSeason and #ThickNeck black card.

Wheelchair Jimmy is now fine as fuck... I don't even care if his music has declined a bit as his neck radius has increased. This is a solid investment.

Raise your glass and join me in an e-toast for Drake, his beard, and thick neck! Drake's beard is now more popular than he is lol...

Thicker Than a Snicker: Prince Fielder

I'm not much of a baseball fan, but I do partake in the visual art of Thick Neckery. Thus, when I discovered the thickness of Prince Fielder on the cover of ESPN's "Body Issue" it made me swoon!

The 30yo "thicker than a snicker" baseball player is repping for the thick necks (and beard season lol) in the latest issue, but catching some flack for parading all of his yumminess on the cover.

Some folks are calling it "fat shaming" but I'm not really sure what that even means... so I'll just say this - - this man looks scrumptious, even with a gut. He's 6'0" 275lbs and THICK!! When I look at his pictures my curiosity was peaked, but when I watched the "behind the scenes" video I fell in love. He radiated happiness and good vibes in his interview... and let's keep it all the way 100 - - it takes a lot of courage to strip down naked and parade your body for the world to see.

He isn't a model. He's not raking in a salary of 24 million because he has perfectly chiseled abs... it's because he's a dope baseball player.

I absolutely LOATHE auto-play videos and I couldn't figure out how to disable it when embedding the video... thus, just click this link to see Prince Fielder's ESPN interview and behind-the-scenes video footage. It's pretty cool.

Tim Howard: All American Thick Neck

Living in Seattle folks have been on 10 during the World Cup, so sometimes I've felt like an odd ball not giving ANY fucks. It's actually difficult to find the words to truly express how little I care for soccer. I played when I was a kid, and I agree it's a fun sport to play... however, I haven't really been here for the World Cup. I know, I know... I probably sound like a typical American. It happens.

Well, Praise the Lord because I've finally found something to be excited about: Tim Howard.

The 35 year old US soccer player is drip dropping swagu all over the place and I'm here for it. I don't know his story, am admittedly too lazy to do the research, but was thrilled to take in the eye candy.

At 6'3" and 209 lbs Howard is on the slimmer side of the thick neck scale, but his tats and beard make up for any bulk he's lacking. Hindsight is 20/20 and now I'm thinking I should've watched the World Cup games for potential "thick neck research."

Thick Neck Thursday: George Hill (via @YaBoiG_Hill)

I haven't featured a Thick Neck Thursday in months, mainly due to feeling uninspired after allowing my crush on The Rock to run its course. Nevertheless, I was virtually wandering around Instagram today and stumbled across this guy: George Hill.

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I have no clue what this dude does aside from being great on social media. From what my short attention span could ascertain, he lives in Chicago, has a cute girlfriend, a nice lining, and muscles for days! Seeing as how this is Thick Neck Thursday, who better than George Hill to breathe some fresh, 'regular guy' Thick Neck air back into our Thursdays.

There are so many social media "stars" nowadays, it's hard to know if someone is actually doing something, or just posting tons of pics with minimal clothes... but he has over 13k Instagram followers, so I'm assuming people know who he is. I might just be late on this one lol...

I feel like the celebrity Thick Neck pool has dried up a bit, so I'll be scouring social media for regular guys.

Please feel free to email me any submissions to: sixtwentysevenblog@hotmail.com. Put "Thick Neck" in the subject line.

Connect with George on Twitter or Instagram!

Does Kendrick Perkins ever Smile?

I've had not so much a crush on, but an undeniable intrigue with Kendrick Perkins for quite a few years now. The 6'10" 270 lbs OKC Thunder player typically can be spotted on the court with a serious scowl that gives even Grumpy Cat a run for his money... but I've never really knew anything about him.

I figured that my "shitting sunshine and glitter" personality was drawn to the misery that is always on his face... like, there must be some way for me to spread some sunshine into his life. The force needs to be with him.

I was curious about what his voice actually sounded like because personality is SUCH a major factor in whether or not my crush prevails or dries up... well, after doing a little digging and finding this YouTube feature from 2010 it's safe to say the well has run dry.

I'm still intrigued by his look, but his voice makes me scrunch my face and cock my head to the side... similar to a dog trying to understand how someone that can barely formulate sentences can be paid millions of dollars... it really makes zero sense to me. Not to mention the location of his upper lip is highly debatable... but I digress. Take a look and see for yourself. What are your thoughts on him?

Thick Neck, Wherefore art thou?

Color me surprised when a few days ago I woke up and realized I no longer had my heart yearn for The Rock. I seriously lost my mojo for all things Dwayne Johnson and my life force is in an eternal state of crickets.

Could it be that I've grown tired of thick necks? Probably not lol... but it feels like a drought since I've found myself crush-less. I mean, The Rock has pretty much made me swoon for years, so I feel a bit lost. What is a girl to do?

I need a new crush. Who makes your heart skip a beat?

Captain Save a Thick Neck: Desmond Bryant

Poor Desmond Bryant needs our help, y'all. After seeing the recent mugshot of the Oakland Raiders Defensive Tackle, it literally made my jaw drop (in the worst way) and feel the urge to send out a plea of help. Seriously - - Desmond went to freaking Harvard so even if he wasn't that smart, he's rubbed elbows with the best, so he knows better. Between the crusty lips, unappetizing tongue and taco meat facial hair, I can't manage to figure out which things needs our help.

Desmond Bryant - Before

Desmond Bryant - After

 Part of me believes he might have popped a molly and sweated out all inklings of common sense... hell, I still don't know what he was arrested for, but this picture speaks a thousand words - - all bad ones. I don't know if I should orchestrate a Fairy Thick Neck Team and swoop in to give this man a shower and a shave (and maybe a breath mint too - - let's be real, shit looks like it's a bit steamy lol), but NFLers out there, hell - - People In GENERAL!! Do better. Period.

You never know where the night will lead and for some the possibility of getting a mugshot isn't a far stretch. In that case, stay camera ready... even in your lowest moment, understand that photographs last forever and the internet makes it go viral.

Mr. Bryant, please do better. Your before picture gives me hope that you can clean up.

Signed,

A concerned Thick Neck supporter.

Thick Neck THORsday: Chris Hemsworth

Show me a slim dude, and I'll show you a guy just on the brink of his true thick neck potential!

Seriously... bigger is better and you can't go wrong with a thick neck. Just take actor Chris Hemsworth for example.

When preparing to take on the role of "Thor" he upped his workouts and put 220lb on his 6'4" frame. Before he looked like a model. After he looked like a God.

I know many women wouldn't kick the "before" version out of their bed, but I'm living for his neck, traps and biceps in the "after" ... and the scruffy beard!!! Yes... Goodbye Christopher. Hello Mr. Hemsworth!

Disclaimer: Playfulness aside, I've learned that maintaining a thick neck is no joke. It's pretty much a full time job of eating massive amounts of lean protein and working out... and for the regular guy that holds down a job and reasonable social life, it's not a priority. So, while the actors and professional athletes have thickness for days, I know it's because they're financially obligated to lol. I cut regular guys some slack.

Hard Work Pays Off (via @TheRock)

Call me stubborn, but I'm not in the mood to rotate in a new piece of Thickness this week. Dwayne Johnson is hands down my absolute FAVORITE Thick Neck of all time... one that I never tire of fawning over.

Better than going to the gym myself is watching him sweat it out in a typical workout. Can I just be a fly on the wall... or a water/towel girl? Can I hand him the soap as he showers? lol...

He's the ultimate prize! Enjoy :)

Thick Neck Thursday: Daniel Craig Bond Edition

One whiff of the amazing appeal Daniel Craig exudes and you'll be hooked. Bond, James Bond or 007, whichever you prefer - - Craig is this week's Thick Neck Thursday feature.

At 5'10" and 175 lbs, Craig has regular guy stats.. and I'll admit that my face does a slight scrunch because he's a toned down version of the typical thick neck I lust after (The Rock, anyone? lol)... but when you see his body in motion you quickly realize you're getting the most 175lb bang for your buck!

In real life 44 year old men are not walking around looking like him, nor do they get to play out their bad ass fantasies on the silver screen! Craig gets to bang gorgeous women, drive the best cars, kick ass, take names, and manage to never wrinkle his suit. Come on... he deserves a round of applause!

His latest Bond film, Skyfall, opens in theaters tomorrow and I'm pretty freaking excited to see him in action. I wasn't a huge fan of the Bond franchise prior to him joining, but have been hooked ever since I saw Casino Royale. I still can't believe that movie is 6 years old! Is time flying? lol....

Will you be going to see Skyfall in theaters tomorrow?

Thick Neck Thursday: Rob Evans @the_robevans

A picture is worth a thousand words, and former boxer Rob Evans doesn't require many. At 24yo, Evans put down his boxing gloves once he was discovered at his gym and has done a swift TKO to the model industry.


The 6'3" stunner does double Thick Neck duty as a model and judge on ANTM. He's also rumored to be Tyra Bank's boyfriend (or boy toy since she's 14 years his senior)... but his abs, neck and Greek God-like face have opened plenty of doors.

Although Evans is definitely a sight to sore eyes, he's not really my type. I like my thick necks a bit more rugged... but know a few of my girlfriends would gladly hand their drenched panties his way.

The British Irish hybrid oozes sex appeal and has a certain swag about him... (yes, "swag" is pretty played out, but I like the word).

His boxing background is a turn-on - - something about a man that is not only gorgeous, but could actually kick ass.

Some people are meant to see in motion, so check out the below video of Rob doing what he does best. Note that I love the way he clenches his jaw...

Sidebar: Somehow I got sucked back into the current season of ANTM. I'm not exactly sure how it happened, but I've been recording and watching each episode. I don't like the incorporation of the "fan" social media score, but I do love Kelly Cutrone sitting on the judge's panel.

Thick Neck Thursday: Dynamic Duo

They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and this week's Thick Neck Thursday is a Father/Son tag team. Not sure of their ages or names, but I do know that the son (on the right) should thank his father for passing down good genes and a healthy lifestyle. I would like to see what he looks like without the hat on, but you know... this is about the neck and that's on full display!

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the older the berry, the sweeter the juice... and I'm "team pops" all the way! His son's "V" is a slight turn-off. I don't like it... not sure why lol.

What do you think?

Thick Neck Thursday: Warrior Thick Neck Jason Momoa

When Jason Momoa first graced my screen as Khal Drogo in HBO's Game of Thrones my jaw dropped. The 6'5" hunk gained about 30 lbs of muscle for the role which resulted in 235 lbs of Warrior Thick Neck walking around. Yes, please! More....

In real life Momoa walks around at a respectful 205lbs and plays house with wife Lisa Bonet. I was actually surprised to see how crunchy granola the Hawaiian native looks in real life. Don't get me wrong, he's still very attractive, but in a hippie, hand you a flower, make peace not war type of way. No? I'm also not a fan of locks on a man... and even the thickness of Momoa can't get me to be "team locked up."

Jason Momoa: Boho Hippie

This is a Thick Neck that I prefer to have remain in character. Similar to Gerard Butler as King Leonidas in 300, Momoa would never need to break character. Just keep that guy-liner (eyeliner for men lol) on and play warrior god king in the bedroom. Better yet, can I just call him Drogo for short?

Nevertheless, this man is freaking gorgeous!! Look at those eyes and that face... you would never tire of waking up to him. Now, you may get annoyed with the stuff coming out of his mouth, but those looks... they're pretty amazeballs.