the buzz log

You may think you know a thing or two about human nature, about what sorts of things folks are interested in. Trust us — you have no idea. We see the search data, we know what terms lurk in the hearts of men and women. One of the most popular queries we see, day in and day out, is the word "hot."

"Hot" is attached to the names of celebrities (usually females), by searchers who wish to see said celeb in revealing attire. Indeed, by including the word "hot" in your search query, you're saying that you're not so much interested in seeing Winona Ryder (for example) in frumpy Victorian-era garb. You're more interested in seeing her in a bikini, short shorts, or, fingers crossed, in the middle of a wardrobe malfunction.

We took a look at the top actors who generate the most "hot" queries and found a few surprises. Bombshell Blake Lively of "Gossip Girl" tops the list — no surprise there. But Fran Drescher of "The Nanny" comes in third. Even to us, intrepid explorers of Search, that came as a shock.