The Most Interesting Man in the World (Part 2: New Lines)

My fascination with Dos Equis' "Most Interesting Man in the World" commercials continues ...

A little trivia on the actor who plays "The Most Interesting Man in the World" (what other blog provides you with such vital information!): His real name is Jonathan Goldsmith, who'll be 72 in September. His accent in the commercials, by the way, is fake. The accent mimicks that of Fernando Lamas, a friend of Goldsmith's who was an Argentine-born American actor and director (Lamas died several years ago).

According to Wikipedia, Goldsmith has appeared on over 45 TV series, including Dynasty, Eight Is Enough, Hawaii Five-O, Knots Landing, Magnum P.I., The A-Team and Dallas. ("Who Shot J.R.?" had Dallas fans on the edge of their seats in 1980. But since Goldsmith appeared 13 times on Dallas, there's no doubt he was the star of the show, not J.R. So a little revisionist history is in order: It's not "Who Shot J.R." but "Who shot J.G.?")

Here's a video clip of Goldsmith being interviewed at the 2009 World Music Awards by an obviously star-struck young lady (whose line of questioning, I must say, wasn't particularly interesting). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brkx_6wKNhQ&feature=related

Last week, we mentioned that a new batch of Dos Equis commercials has hit the airwaves (both television and radio). Here's video from one of those spots: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zD6jKvqTO8

These ads have spawned a host of fresh lines that build on his already impeccable legacy ...

• Signs that say, "This is not an exit," don't apply to him.
• He likes the word "fog."
• His business card just says, "I'll call you."
• He once challenged his own reflection to a staring contest ... on the fourth day, he won."
• If he rides with you in your car, its resale value will instantly increase.
• The contents of his tacos refuse to fall from the shell.
• If you were to see him walking a Chihuahua, it would still look masculine. 
• The Aztec calendar has his birthday chiseled in.
• Dicing onions doesn't make him cry...it only makes him stronger.
• He once went to a psychic ... to warn her.
• He has been the Best Man at weddings for grooms he has never even met.

If you've seen (or heard) the commercials, what are a few of your favorite lines? Please share them in comments (below).