Guys who look like Jesus and Mark Twain

    It has come to my attention in my nearly two decades of life (I say nearly as today was my half birthday, no cards just money please) that people often look like other people.This is not always a good thing, as a complete stranger may remind you of that one kid from your English class that likes to take their shoes off and let their stank fill the room. But it can be a special gift from the universe when someone you see looks like a famous person. Most especially Mark Twain or the son of God, Jesus Christ.

     For the record I have been middle aged since I was born. The reason being that I was basically an only child because my sisters where 5 and 6 years older than me, we lived out in the middle of nowhere, and my parents were my gateway to the outside world. Since we lived out in the middle of nowhere it made it difficult for me to associate with kids my own age, so I just chilled with my parents and their friends. It is because of this that I have a huge love for Frank Sinatra, 1950s fashion, and old television shows. It was through old television shows that I first discovered the most amazing Mark Twain look alike, Will Geer.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain1

Not only does he look like Mark Twain, he even acts like him as he portrays the Grandfather on the 1970's television show The Waltons. Before you judge me for being old you should know that The Waltons is quality tv and it has some kickass characters in it. The next Mark Twain look-alike is one you all know and love, Mr. Einstein.

Mark Twain 2

Sometimes in the universe famous people end up looking like other famous people. I mean, just look at the Olson twins, or the cast of Jersey Shore. But it did not happen on Roseanne when they replaced the original Becky with Sarah Chalk.They DID NOT look alike. But back to important matters, like Mark Twain. I have two more look alikes, but neither of these men are famous. Taking pictures of them would just be awkward so I'm gonna go ahead and just tell you who they are, my Latin professor Dr.Schmoll, and my high school orchestra conductor's father. It shouldn't be too hard for you guys to picture what these men look like, I have faith in you.

     Now on to bigger and better things, mainly the man whom I believe looks like Jesus Christ. He is a celebrity, if you watch public television. Another tidbit you will learn about me, we didn't have cable when I was a child so I watched a lot of public television. My favorite show of all time was Arthur, that was some great television right there. But my father would make me watch New Yankee Workshop, and it was here that I found Jesus...well his look-alike anyway. It is my pleasure to show to you Mr. Norm Abram.

Norm Abram

Jesus

Not only does he look like Jesus, but here are a few reasons why I believe he is like the messiah.
1.He is a carpenter
2.He has a beard
3.He wears flannel(don't tell me Jesus didn't have casual Fridays)
4.He is a man
5.He spreads the good news(about carpentry)
6.He has the New Yankee Workshop, Jesus has the New Testament

Case in Point

Don't get me wrong, I am not making fun of Jesus here, I am just pointing out that some people have a lot in common with him. I do not believe Norm to be the actual Messiah, but you have to admit he has many shared qualities with Jesus.
     
    The next look alike I have selected also stems from my days in public television. He was one of the hosts of the do it yourself show This Old House. You have to realize my childhood was a time filled with shows on home improvement (including the show Home Improvement). May I present to you, the man that looks like Rick Moranis.

Rick Moranis

Steve Thomas

   








As you can see, these men share distinct facial traits. They probably have a lot of personality things in common as well. I think there is a lost This Old House episode out there where Steve Thomas shrinks his co-hosts.

      I owe quite a bit to public television. They helped me discover so much about life. Like having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card, how to build an antique table, that nature has some messed up rules, but most importantly, that people can look like other people.