Jake Ryan
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Jake Ryan is often a term used to describe a male character or person representing the "perfect boyfriend."
Originating from the 1980s multi-generational cult hit movie Sixteen Candles, the character Jake Ryan (which made a star of Michael Schoeffling, the actor who portrayed him) was idealistically good looking, wealthy, well mannered, courteous, respectful, and sensitive. He was seeking a soul mate that was not from the popular crowd and stated that he just wanted someone he could love.
The enduring popularity of the character spurred the Washington Post to run an article titled "Real Men Can't Hold a Match to Jake Ryan of Sixteen Candles" on Valentine's Day, 2004 -- a full twenty years after its American premiere.
[edit] External links
- "Real Men Can't Hold a Match to Jake Ryan of Sixteen Candles" article
- Jake Ryan entry at the Urban Dictionary
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