I haven’t been paying too closely an attention to the first Malaysian angkasawan (astronaut) news much.

Yesterday was the first time that I get to look closely at this first Malaysian astronaut.

His name is Sheikh (prounounced like “Shake”) Muszaphar Shukor.

Come on people. Whether you’re gay or straight, you have to admit that he’s HOT!

So handsome!

Inevitably, I started looking for more than just pictures. Found some videos in YouTube.

I’m not judging or anything, but my gaydar went blip-blip-blip.

Perhaps it’s just wishful thinking. I’m attached and all. But what do you think?

Here’s a thought.

What if you’re that goodlooking, that well-known for being the first Malaysian astronaut (I can think of other spelling), and gay?

There is a quote from and article saying:

Sheikh Muszaphar, whose good looks have also landed him modelling jobs, said he had a sweetheart but she understood the demands of the mission.

Now, would the “sweetheart” necessarily be a woman? Or is the press just assumed? And in the article, it was “had” not “has”.

We are talking about a Malaysian in Malaysia. Representing Malaysia throughout the world. A muslim Malaysian. Being gay must not be as easy.

What did I just ramble on?

Did I mention he’s HOT?

Would you rather be gay and happy or famous and successful and being closeted?