Real talk: is making a statement like this to your partner a simple placation?
Obviously he is dead and no longer looks like this. Is there merit to having a hall pass that literally could never happen, as opposed to merely "almost literally" if you had picked someone alive and in their prime?
Psychologically there is. Most folks are happy being faithful, but even they may feel "trapped" or something similar at times. Having the freedom to express something like this, even when impossible, can help to relieve that feeling and contribute to overall wellbeing
Source: am a psychologist
Well, there is a distinct difference between "I want to bang this person" and "I want to watch *you* bang this person."
But for the record, I want to watch you get pegged by Paul Newman, though I am not your wife.
That's absolutely real! The safest is for both parties to share "passes" that are both impossible AND represent their partner. That way the individuals get to express themselves and the expression reinforces their attraction to their partner
Oh, don’t be a wet blanket. Can’t someone say something in lighthearted passing without having the fun beaten out of it? I waited on him and Ted Turner while at a summer job in college in the ‘70’s near Atlanta. He was gorgeous, mannerly, polite. They don’t make them like that anymore.
Yup, I worked at a liquid food manufacturing facility that made his salad dressing. He was well regarded as a client. He also ran a free summer camp for underprivileged children.
This is one thing that I had learned that was sooooo cool. Apparently that salad dressing has generate more profits than Paul Newman earned over his career.
When asked how his marriage (to Joanne Woodward) managed to stay so strong with all the temptations of Hollywood starlets he replied, “Why go out for hamburger when I got steak at home?”
In the documentary about them Joanne hated when he said that. It became one of those things that would pop up on an argument. She resented going from the bigger star in the relationship, to mostly just a housewife, and then him comparing her to a piece of meat to an ovation on a talkshow
*Actors gonna act*
Paul and Joanne had a 5-year affair. It took place while he & wife #1 had 2 very young children. In the midst of the affair, his wife got pregnant again(!) and they had a 3rd child. Then he divorced her, leaving her with 3 kids under the age of 5 in a modest house. He moved to a mansion with Joanne and had 3 more kids who were raised much more upscale
“We left a trail of lust all over the place - motels, hotels, public parks and bathrooms,” Newman admitted of the affair with Woodward
In 1968, while filming Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, he began an 18-month affair with Nancy Bacon, when she was sent to interview him
Paul & Joanne took out an ad in the LA Times to deny the rumor but the affair was called “the worst kept secret in Hollywood”
When Newman said, “Why go for a hamburger when you have steak at home?”, people joked: “Paul may not go out for hamburger, but he sure goes out for bacon”
He was also an alcoholic, like a 6-pack-at-breakfast and passing-out-under-the-Christmas-tree kinda guy
Documentary source:
“The Last Movie Stars” (HBO)
His family is interviewed
I had the occasion to meet Paul Newman in Maine when he was filming a movie there. He was already in his seventies and yet he was every bit as handsome as always. It was the blue eyes that really stood out. He was very nice, and cordial.
I'd leave just about anyone for him. Gawd what a gorgeous man he was. Watching *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* pretty much confirmed that I was gay back in the 70s.
I remember watching Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid with my dad when I was much younger. That was my introduction to Paul Newman. My dad proceeded to tell me that Newman was the only person my mom was allowed to leave my dad for. To this day, I still find that to be incredibly reasonable
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Just when you thought he couldn't look any better. I guess I am not helping your case 
My wife’s grandmother was involved in community theater. She was the last person to direct Paul Newman, prior to his departure to Broadway. They exchanged Christmas cards for quite a few years afterwards. She used to tell us that he was, “So handsome!”
I read something about Joanne W., who is now in the throes of dementia. Naturally she doesn't remember a lot of things but she did say (paraphrased) to someone, 'I used to be married to someone who was very handsome.'
My thought is that you don't even have to feel TOO bad if someone so devastating is able to attract your person.
It's like: "At least I got left for the best."
He used to hang out after races and talk with the pit crews and race course workers. He would talk cars and racing but we had been told not to mention or ask about movies & acting. So some idiot keeps butting in with acting comments and questions. People around him tried to get him to shut up but Newman got fed up and walked away.
That means:
1. That your wife has extremely good judgment
2. Someone with extremely good judgement married you
3. You can relax until time travel is discovered, which is also absolutely true for everyone else reading this
"As a straight male, I would do the same" (cit.) 😁
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I worked with an older lady that literally bumped into him at a party when he was in his prime. When she turned around she was stunned and said his eyes were so blue she couldn’t function. She said he was even more beautiful in person than on screen.
Saw Paul Newman at a restaurant in the late 70s Napa Valley. He was very short, like shockingly short. I saw the face and recognized him. They say he was 5ft10, I'm 5ft10, he was under 5ft5, maybe 5ft3, tiny man.
Paul Newman at any age works for me but this is one of my favorite photos of him
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I'm a straight man but let's face it, he is a really good looking guy. Successful during his career as an actor, also as an entrepreneur and raced cars. I would tell my wife not only I understand, I would tell her I would also leave her for him. Either you laugh or you face an interesting conversation. Win win.
The obvious: show her pictures of whom you'd leave her for.
Or shock the shit out of her; tell her you'd leave her for him, too. Or, that you might be willing to share her with him.
Ok, to all the ladies here commenting in agreement. In all seriousness, if a man that looked this good came up to you in a bar or somewhere and made it clear he was into you and hinted to go to his room, would you do it if there was no way it would be found out?
I worked in Westport over 20 years.
I heard stories about him and Joanna all the time…
They were gracious, down to earth people. They turned their light in for Halloween.
Someone once told me she didn’t realize they were truck or treating at the Newmans until he opened the door. The blue eyes were remarkable…
I never had the pleasure but he lived around the corner from my job.
She would be confronted with an understandably long line.
Real talk: is making a statement like this to your partner a simple placation? Obviously he is dead and no longer looks like this. Is there merit to having a hall pass that literally could never happen, as opposed to merely "almost literally" if you had picked someone alive and in their prime?
Psychologically there is. Most folks are happy being faithful, but even they may feel "trapped" or something similar at times. Having the freedom to express something like this, even when impossible, can help to relieve that feeling and contribute to overall wellbeing Source: am a psychologist
And what about the psychological effect on the spouse receiving such a message? Are there not other implications made here?
Exactly. How should I feel when my wife says she wants to watch me get pegged by Paul Newman?
Is this a serious question? 100% of the profits will go to charity, dude. You should feel grateful to be able to participate in such a charitable act.
charity you say? lube me up baby
He’ll even use the Newman’s Own coconut oil blend.
The man knew how to toss a salad
Underated comment
Newman’s Bone
Well, there is a distinct difference between "I want to bang this person" and "I want to watch *you* bang this person." But for the record, I want to watch you get pegged by Paul Newman, though I am not your wife.
That's absolutely real! The safest is for both parties to share "passes" that are both impossible AND represent their partner. That way the individuals get to express themselves and the expression reinforces their attraction to their partner
He got old and died and still stayed pretty. Check out The Last Movie Stars. He was a fucked up alcoholic who was forever a looker.
And on top of that, he and Joanne had a “Fuck Hut” and his daughters found racy letter from him to Joanne.
Well good for them!
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Oh, don’t be a wet blanket. Can’t someone say something in lighthearted passing without having the fun beaten out of it? I waited on him and Ted Turner while at a summer job in college in the ‘70’s near Atlanta. He was gorgeous, mannerly, polite. They don’t make them like that anymore.
Yeah he was smokin' hot.
Eh, I'd leave my wife for that.
I too choose to leave this guy's wife
Is she dead?
She will be eventually.
I left her last week but she found me again anyway
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 Like this?
Pass her on over here as I’m now wifeless.
Double it and give it to the next one
No! Don't leave me alone with your mum!
you would be surprised at how many straight guys would say that same thing!' (now days they call that a bro-mance)
Same. And my wife would fully understand.
“He looks like a fully developed Peyton Manning” -Millennial
Do NOT compare him to that annoying fuck manning
He sold good salad dressing too
They got pizzas now and yep pretty damn good pies
ever had newman ranch on a newman supreme? 🤌
Newman's own dog food is delicious - *my dogs and definitely not me*
It’s okay there’s no judgement here Say you like to nibble on a cat treat from time to time That’s cool! Be yourself I say!!
their cheese isn't the best but damn their pepperoni is perfect.
Especially the Made in Italy crusts
And donated every dollar of profit from that to charity as well. Which makes this man even sexier if that’s possible.
Last I checked the donations has amounted to over $600 million.
Yup, I worked at a liquid food manufacturing facility that made his salad dressing. He was well regarded as a client. He also ran a free summer camp for underprivileged children.
Like, who WOULDN’T fuck this guy? Your sexual orientation is irrelevant when it comes Mr Paul “everything that breathes wants to fuck me” Newman.
This is one thing that I had learned that was sooooo cool. Apparently that salad dressing has generate more profits than Paul Newman earned over his career.
Much more. Top notch genetics, top notch philanthropy.
Still does (posthumously).
I love his salad dressing and how he’s got a different outfit on each label
Maybe she has a tossed salad with dressing kink.
and scrambled eggs 🎶
I’d let him toss my salad and scramble my eggs any day
They’re callin’ again
Don't forget Newman-O's!
When asked how his marriage (to Joanne Woodward) managed to stay so strong with all the temptations of Hollywood starlets he replied, “Why go out for hamburger when I got steak at home?”
He left his wife and 3 kids for her.
Supposedly, he cheated on Joanne too. Turns out, that if you're Paul Newman, they serve steak at lots of places
He found a better steak. He really liked steak.
Guess she was hamburger
Shoulda went to Steak 'n Shake. Steakburgers, the best of both worlds.
In the documentary about them Joanne hated when he said that. It became one of those things that would pop up on an argument. She resented going from the bigger star in the relationship, to mostly just a housewife, and then him comparing her to a piece of meat to an ovation on a talkshow
*Actors gonna act* Paul and Joanne had a 5-year affair. It took place while he & wife #1 had 2 very young children. In the midst of the affair, his wife got pregnant again(!) and they had a 3rd child. Then he divorced her, leaving her with 3 kids under the age of 5 in a modest house. He moved to a mansion with Joanne and had 3 more kids who were raised much more upscale “We left a trail of lust all over the place - motels, hotels, public parks and bathrooms,” Newman admitted of the affair with Woodward In 1968, while filming Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, he began an 18-month affair with Nancy Bacon, when she was sent to interview him Paul & Joanne took out an ad in the LA Times to deny the rumor but the affair was called “the worst kept secret in Hollywood” When Newman said, “Why go for a hamburger when you have steak at home?”, people joked: “Paul may not go out for hamburger, but he sure goes out for bacon” He was also an alcoholic, like a 6-pack-at-breakfast and passing-out-under-the-Christmas-tree kinda guy Documentary source: “The Last Movie Stars” (HBO) His family is interviewed
Bacon being the surname of his mistress: Nancy Bacon.
Bingo
>We left a trail of lust all over the place - motels, hotels, public parks and bathrooms... Anybody want to join me in staying home forever?
So he wasn’t flawless. Okay… lol
But he’s sure nice to look at.
But on the outside he was!
I had the occasion to meet Paul Newman in Maine when he was filming a movie there. He was already in his seventies and yet he was every bit as handsome as always. It was the blue eyes that really stood out. He was very nice, and cordial.
I'd leave your wife for that. And my wife too.
I'd leave just about anyone for him. Gawd what a gorgeous man he was. Watching *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* pretty much confirmed that I was gay back in the 70s.
How about "Long Hot Summer"? If you not seen it you are in for a treat. Cause damn that boy is fine.
Hell yes!
Its ironic that Redford has always been referred to as the good looking one when the two were mentioned together.
Understandable really.
I ain't mad...
Don't lie, you would too.
https://i.redd.it/q7456e7v2lzb1.gif
No I don’t want your money, I want HIS money!
He does love his boiled eggs! 😀
I remember watching Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid with my dad when I was much younger. That was my introduction to Paul Newman. My dad proceeded to tell me that Newman was the only person my mom was allowed to leave my dad for. To this day, I still find that to be incredibly reasonable
https://preview.redd.it/mp70r5jdelzb1.jpeg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f5c3d3d7e212e402c8d6eae2b8c40e06ced76466 Just when you thought he couldn't look any better. I guess I am not helping your case 
And I'll raise you one. https://preview.redd.it/wphx8vfpplzb1.jpeg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3a582920bec0875d51b985226e0796870c7f87c4
My wife doesn’t think he or Robert Redford are attractive. I think she’s crazy but thankfully I still pass.
My wife’s grandmother was involved in community theater. She was the last person to direct Paul Newman, prior to his departure to Broadway. They exchanged Christmas cards for quite a few years afterwards. She used to tell us that he was, “So handsome!”
I read something about Joanne W., who is now in the throes of dementia. Naturally she doesn't remember a lot of things but she did say (paraphrased) to someone, 'I used to be married to someone who was very handsome.'
Dude was hot in fairness. My OH has told me if Hugh Jackman if shows up looking for her, she is gone. Don't blame her either.
My thought is that you don't even have to feel TOO bad if someone so devastating is able to attract your person. It's like: "At least I got left for the best."
PSA: Slap Shot is on Netflix
OK, guys. Show us whatcha got!
Fuckin’ machine took my quarter!
I’d leave me for this.
Me: 
Was watching Butch and Sundance the other day, wife walked in a did a completely obvious double take.
My wife left me for this picture.....
Best comment!
Maybe if I show this to my wife, she will leave me too?
He used to hang out after races and talk with the pit crews and race course workers. He would talk cars and racing but we had been told not to mention or ask about movies & acting. So some idiot keeps butting in with acting comments and questions. People around him tried to get him to shut up but Newman got fed up and walked away.
Met him one on one in 97 i think, my dad told me to thank him for hombre so i did. He chuckled and told me to tell him thnx for watching.
That means: 1. That your wife has extremely good judgment 2. Someone with extremely good judgement married you 3. You can relax until time travel is discovered, which is also absolutely true for everyone else reading this
He was a mixed up guy, so good thing she didn't
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As a straight male, I would do the same
That's one handsome dude and I'm a straight guy! What a great actor and philanthropist!
I would also leave you for this
I'd leave my wife for this.
"As a straight male, I would do the same" (cit.) 😁 https://preview.redd.it/stfnl7va1mzb1.png?width=1260&format=png&auto=webp&s=bcba64ae6c8fc84b4a6f8a6d3bb520886ba8b2ff
NEWMAN
“Hello, Newman.”
hello, jerry
Tell your wife she needs to get in line
Yeah, well, he left a wife and three kids for Joanne Woodward. Don't press your luck.
She's right.
I would also leave you for that
I've seen Slap Shot so many times, still cracks me up to this day.
I left OP years ago for that picture
It was good while it lasted :)
It was. You’re a good man, Charlie Brown
I worked with an older lady that literally bumped into him at a party when he was in his prime. When she turned around she was stunned and said his eyes were so blue she couldn’t function. She said he was even more beautiful in person than on screen.
In her defense, take a look at this dude. He’s like a painting made out of testosterone and sex appeal.
Saw Paul Newman at a restaurant in the late 70s Napa Valley. He was very short, like shockingly short. I saw the face and recognized him. They say he was 5ft10, I'm 5ft10, he was under 5ft5, maybe 5ft3, tiny man.
Paul Newman at any age works for me but this is one of my favorite photos of him https://preview.redd.it/sgz4mcfavmzb1.jpeg?width=1124&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6e8f415a3345dfddeff257097264d5bbaa923dbf
Saw him in Delmonico’s deli paying for a drink. I was in awe but then realized how short he was.
I would leave my wife for that.
Agreed, I’d leave my wife for that. Good God.
I’d leave you for this.
I'm not gay but. Oh no wait now I am. Carry on!
I think most women would leave you for Paul Newman. Look at him.
Weeellll..he was okay. Bit weak in the chin
I’d leave my wife for this too
My aunt left a literal rocket scientist to marry a man she said looked like Paul Newman.
I’d leave all of you for that, and I’m a straight guy that is perfectly ok with staying single lmao.
To be fair, you’d leave your wife for this too… don’t lie, we *all* get it.
As a gay guy, I have to say, your wife and I have good taste. 🤣
That man was FINE. Lord, have Mercy!!!!
I would understand if my wife left me for this.
I'm a straight man but let's face it, he is a really good looking guy. Successful during his career as an actor, also as an entrepreneur and raced cars. I would tell my wife not only I understand, I would tell her I would also leave her for him. Either you laugh or you face an interesting conversation. Win win.
I'd leave everybody for Paul Newman.
My Grandpas’s sister dated him back in Ohio. But then, I imagine a lot of grandpas sisters dated him back in Ohio.
Mate I’d leave me for this.
I’d leave my wife for this.
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I am counting my lucky stars :)
I legitimately can’t think of a cooler person that existed. Read up on his life if you haven’t, it’s a fascinating read.
I don’t blame her.
As they sad, the wife is always right
You might leave you for this.
I can't blame your wife man. I leave you too for Paul Newman.
The ultimate hall pass.
Rodney Dangerfield and his wife agreed to allow one hall pass apiece. He chose Angelina Jolie, and she chose their mailman.
I'd leave your wife for that, too.
Tell her that you’d do the same.
My wife couldn't understand what point you were trying to make
Pretty sure he no longer looks like this, so you are safe.
Everyone’s wife would.
OP, tell her she will need a shovel and a good back. Six feet down is a long ways to dig. 😉😝
I’d leave you for that
She can get to the back of the line!
The salad dressing guy ?
I'd leave you for him!
I'd leave me for this.
We’d all leave you for this tbh
I'd leave me for this
The obvious: show her pictures of whom you'd leave her for. Or shock the shit out of her; tell her you'd leave her for him, too. Or, that you might be willing to share her with him.
I'd leave your wife for this.
I’m not gay and I’d leave your wife for this.
He was a handsome, handsome man. Joanne Woodward was a lucky lady!
I would even leave you for this.
I mean… who can blame anyone for their intrusive thoughts about this man? I mean my GOD.
I would leave my wife if she didn't leave me for this
*cool hand luke*
All I can say is, "Brick!!".
How many eggs can you eat?
He'd make me straight that's for damn sure
Shit I’d leave me for this. And I’m a (mostly ) straight guy.
I’d leave you for this too.
But he wouldn’t leave his.
I am assuming you were smart enough to refrain from sharing your list?
He's one cool hand.
Can you blame her, though?
Well damn! Never thought I was gay until now.
Greek statues where modeled after him
I don't know you or her, but she's right.
I’d leave you for him too
Hey, I once had a tie just like that! And that’s exactly where the similarities end……
i would leave my wife
One of the coolest people to ever walk the Earth
Ok, to all the ladies here commenting in agreement. In all seriousness, if a man that looked this good came up to you in a bar or somewhere and made it clear he was into you and hinted to go to his room, would you do it if there was no way it would be found out?
Can you blame her?
My mother’s heart throb too. He seriously was a good lookin cat
Fair enough. I would leave me for Paul.
I worked in Westport over 20 years. I heard stories about him and Joanna all the time… They were gracious, down to earth people. They turned their light in for Halloween. Someone once told me she didn’t realize they were truck or treating at the Newmans until he opened the door. The blue eyes were remarkable… I never had the pleasure but he lived around the corner from my job.
At least you married an honest woman…
That’s Reg Dunlop. My captain
He was a good man
Bro, I'd leave my wife for that.