{"id":283572,"date":"2010-02-05T17:31:44","date_gmt":"2010-02-05T22:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.harvard.edu\/gazette\/?p=37257"},"modified":"2010-02-05T17:31:44","modified_gmt":"2010-02-05T22:31:44","slug":"bringing-sexy-back-to-harvard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/283572","title":{"rendered":"Bringing sexy back to Harvard"},"content":{"rendered":"

When sexy returned to Harvard, it came in the form of Justin Timberlake.<\/p>\n

Looking dapper under the bright lights of New College Theatre, Hasty Pudding<\/a>\u2019s Man of the Year took his roast like only a sexy man can: In pink heels and a platinum blonde wig.<\/p>\n

Timberlake, 29, was a member of “The Mickey Mouse Club,” and later of the popular boy band ‘N Sync. He\u00a0sold more than 7 million copies of his debut solo album, \u201cJustified\u201d; and his later album \u201cFutureSex\/LoveSounds\u201d sold more than 9 million.<\/p>\n

But according to the hosts of the Hasty Pudding club’s annual satirical production, Kelly Conley \u201911 and Steve Rola \u201911, the man who once famously sang that he was “bringing sexy back” had lost his mojo. Dressing like a woman was just one of the ways Timberlake might reconnect with his sexy side. First, however, the Queen of Pop had to pay him a visit.<\/p>\n

Decked out in a cherry red cone bra and bodysuit, Madonna, played by Andrew Cone \u201911, brought her sidekick Lady Gaga, Derek Mueller \u201910.<\/p>\n

\u201cJustin, it\u2019s me, Madge,\u201d said Madonna dancing around Timberlake. \u201cI\u2019ve brought along Lady Gaga, the result of a horrific accident when I tried to clone myself!\u201d<\/p>\n

The student-run Hasty Pudding Theatricals have presented their unique brand of theater every year since 1844, pausing during World Wars I and II. In addition to putting on its annual spoofs, the\u00a0group donates thousands of dollars to the arts programs of Cambridge Public Schools.<\/p>\n

Before the night was out, former band mates \u2018N Sync stormed the stage, dressed Timberlake in a silver lam\u00e9 coat, and began a synchronized dance routine. Once they were gone, Timberlake was again confronted with his past.<\/p>\n

\u201cHi there, Justin. Remember me?\u201d<\/p>\n

It was Britney Spears, played to girlish perfection by Cliff Murray \u201910, who busted onstage in schoolgirl apparel and long blonde braids. Timberlake, who once dated the real Britney, was obliged to feed the pretend Britney vanilla pudding with a plastic spoon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is so nostalgic,\u201d he quipped.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlright, we can give him sexy back,\u201d Spears declared. \u201cOnly one thing left to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Enter those aforementioned pink heels, which Timberlake wore with pride, shedding his black oxfords and showing off his bright blue striped socks. He also donned a brassier outfitted with shiny gift boxes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019ve got to tell you guys,\u201d he said, \u201cI\u2019ve never felt more like a man.\u201d<\/p>\n

Timberlake, who has received\u00a0multiple Grammy awards, and even won two Emmy awards for his work with \u201cSaturday Night Live,\u201d\u00a0was awarded the group’s golden pudding pot. He said the show was \u201ccooler than any Grammy or Emmy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReally, truly this is an honor,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s probably already on YouTube.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Timberlake on tour<\/p>\n

Hasty Pudding’s Man of the year Justin Timberlake took a tour of Harvard Yard the afternoon before his roast. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Gettin'<\/p>\n
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Gettin’ cheeky<\/p>\n

Pop star, actor, and Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year Justin Timberlake (center) was presented a Pudding Pot by Alec Brown ’10 (left) and Tyler Hall ’11.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Feeding<\/p>\n
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Feeding time<\/p>\n

Britney Spears, played by Cliff Murray ’10, confronted ex-boyfriend Timberlake and forced him to feed her pudding.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Sexy<\/p>\n
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Sexy back<\/p>\n

The “SexyBack” singer poses in a puffy silver jacket next to dog Daniel Kroop ’10.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Threesome\"<\/p>\n
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Threesome<\/p>\n

Madonna (Andrew Cone ’11) and Lady Gaga (Derek Mueller ’10) were just two of the wacky guests to join Timberlake on the New College Theatre stage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It<\/p>\n
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It all comes down to pudding<\/p>\n

Timberlake displays his Pudding Pot.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo slideshow:<\/span> Hasty’s Man of the Year<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Photos by Rose Lincoln and Kristyn Ulanday\/Harvard Staff Photographers<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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