Adorkable Alert!: 10 nerdilicious nominees for the AfterElton.com Hot 100

Jim Parsons, Jonathan Capehart, Trent Dawson

As a change of pace from the boring lists of obvious hunks , we thought we'd present some contenders for the AfterElton.com Hot 100 that may not have crossed your minds.

These picks may be less conventional (read: more glasses, pocket protectors, IQ points) but no less deserving of consideration ...

Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki

Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki star in The Big Bang Theory on CBS, and make me wish I had joined AV Squad in high school.

Jonathan Capehart

The out Washington Post reporter is a frequent contributor to MSNBC, and his big fancy words like "partisan" always impress me.

Daniel Eric Gold

Daniel plays Ugly Betty's latest nerdy boy-toy (she's used up quite a few). Hopefully he'll stick around awhile.

Nate Silver

I have an equation for everyone's favorite number cruncher: me - you = blue.

John Oliver

Definitely my favorite British faux Daily Show reporter.

Jameel Jaffer

Jameel is another MSNBC smartypants who's also a lawyer for the ACLU. I'm going to refrain from any "briefs" jokes.

Trent Dawson

Trent plays the hapless Henry on As The World Turns, and wields a mean Pepperkakker.

Garnon Davies

The out Garnon stars as the perpetually knit-capped Elliot on Brit soap Hollyoaks. Does he ever wear baseball caps?

Luke Adams

Luke is the loveable (well, for now anyway!) out deaf contestant on the current Amazing Race. His close relationship with his mom makes him even more endearing.

These are just a few suggestions you may not have thought of. Who are your favorite adorkable guys of the year?