by Trevor Blankenship
Do blondes really have more fun? Carsten Andersson, the former Euro boy-bander turned solo artist, certainly does. And he’s not afraid to admit it. His debut single, “Fun,” celebrates the globe trotting, party-hopping life he has been enjoying while on tour promoting his pop tracks. While the song supports the myth of the good-time blonde, Andersson contends that most blonde stereotypes do not ring true. The young goldilocks shares some of those and other blonde myths he’d like to debunk.
PINK: First, are you a real blonde?
Yes, I am half Danish, half German. Can’t get more natural than that.
PINK: Are you further proof that blondes have more fun?
I do have lots of fun, but I’m not sure it’s because of my hair color. Then again, when I take a look at other blondes like Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, I have to wonder if maybe fun is in the blonde gene.
PINK: You sing about it in your debut single, “Fun”. Have you always been the life of the party?
Not always. I have a serious side too. When I travel, I love nothing more than some calm and relaxed times by a pool. I’m also quite a romantic. I love to be in love.
PINK: What important issues matter to you?
Gay rights tops the list. Most importantly, the right to marry. Germany legalized gay marriage several years ago. It was one of the first countries in the world to do so.
PINK: Was coming out a fun experience for you?
There was no coming out for me. I have lived my whole life out.
PINK: You were out as a child?
I grew up in a very tolerant part of Germany. My family, the town, everyone around me, was very open minded and accepting. There was never been a reason to hide being gay. I remember asking my mom, “When did you know I was gay?” She said she always knew it, that since I was a young boy, she knew I would one day bring home a husband, not a wife.
PINK: Like many singers, you dabbled in film. However, your film was in the adult genre.
I have always been intrigued by porn. I think it was almost a personal dare that I had for myself and I went for it. I’m happy I did. I think it’s something everyone should try.
PINK: You don’t worry how it might impact your singing career?
Not at all. It’s who I am and I think my fans appreciate my honesty and openness.
PINK: Many blondes complain that people don’t take them seriously because they are blonde. Has being blonde made it harder for you to be taken seriously as a music artist?
I don’t think so. If anything, I think it has helped open some doors for me, especially in countries like the Philippines and Japan, where I have my highest record sales. Being blonde makes me something of a rarity over there. It’s made me stand out and has encouraged people to give my music a chance.
PINK: The Sunday Times of London published a study that found blondes are short-tempered ice queens. Do you agree with that statement?
Not necessarily. Nordic descendants tend to be a little more reserved in expressing their feelings.
PINK: It’s called the “princess” effect: Blondes, born with a sense of entitlement, and used to having others do their bidding, lose their tempers more easily than people of any other hair color.
I’ll admit I do lose my temper easily but I get that from my father who has very dark hair.
PINK: Let’s debunk other blonde myths. Do you find that people question your intelligence because of your blonde hair?
All the time.
PINK: Do you surf?
I have never stood on a surfboard.
PINK: Does blonde hair make people look younger?
Blondes tend to have smoother faces which can make a person appear younger.
PINK: Are blondes better in bed?
I can confirm that.
PINK: Why do you think blonde men are assumed to be bottoms?
Blonde indicates smooth which is seen as boyish.
PINK: Blonde Barbies are the ideal for straight men. Are blonde Kens the ideal for gay men?
Depends on the man you aim to attract. Being blonde has helped me land more dates with Latin guys, who I prefer.
PINK: Would you date another blonde?
I have dated blondes in the past, but like most other blondes, I prefer darker men.
PINK: What do you do to maintain your physique?
I try to get to a gym every day, but my traveling and touring doesn’t always allow it.
PINK: How important is diet to your workout routine?
Very important. I try to maintain a low carb diet.
PINK: What’s next for you?
I’m about to release a new song featuring a popular European boyband! I also want to do more films. I’ve been spending a lot of time in Berlin, where they make all these kinky productions, which kinda turns me on. I think I might try one of those!
For more information visit www.CarstenAndersson.com.
Enter Win a CD single of openly-gay, breakout hottie Carsten Andersson’s new track “Fun” with an autographed photo by sending an email with “Fun” in the subject to giveaways[at]pinkmag.com. Drawing closes March 4, 2011.
its Miami debut, March 15, 2011.
