Johnny Depp as an Athlete? Michael Phelps?

Posted 11/13/08

We were asked the question from our buddy Mike of Steady Burn, "WHICH ATHLETE'S BIOPIC WOULD YOU LIKE JOHNNY DEPP TO STAR IN?" and it was actually pretty tough to think of one.  The guy is basically the most un-athletic looking person on the planet and the thought of him throwing a baseball or shooting a 3 just makes us breakdown into laughter.  So with "ball" sports out of the way, what's left?  Swimming!

That's right, we decided he could play Michael "Teeth" Phelps.  I know, I know, this sounds completely ridiculous and makes no sense at first, but think about it.

• Both are completely goofy looking, yet still get a ton of love from some of the finest ladies on the planet.  (Although, that snaggle toothed thing Depp runs around with these days is super icky.)

• Both also have an incredible track record of success, although I would argue that Johnny Depp's movies all suck.  (Yes, I'm aware that I'm in the minority here.  OK Blow and and Fear and Loathing were good.)  

• Both are overhyped by the media and have waaaaaaay been overplayed in either commercials or movies and frankly, I'm damn sick of 'em.

• Neither would you ever want to hang out with in public.  Phelps' lisp would be unbearable especially with a couple of cocktails in him while Depp's wardrobe would be so embarrassing, you'd be coming up with excuses all night as to who the "Don Juan" look-a-like was.

So basically that's it!  Just hope and pray that this movie is never, EVER, made.

***Update - The reason behind this post in case you were wondering.
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