This Nov. 18, the envy pouring from Greenville, North Carolina, will flow in a palpable wave. That's because Sgt. Scott Moore will have Mila Kunis on his arm at the Marine Corps Ball. Moore is currently with the 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines in Musa Qala, Afghanistan, but didn't let that stop him from asking the "Friends With Benefits" star to accompany him to one of the military's most glamorous annual events via a video posted on YouTube.
Before everyone in the armed services begins firing off invites to their favorite celebrities, let's take a moment and review the things that Moore did correctly. First, he's decked out in combat gear, sans the helmet, and carrying his assault rifle. This lets Kunis know he's for real, she'll be protected and he's kind of a bad boy. Second, he mugs quickly to the camera and tilts his sunglasses to let us know he has a sense of humor. Moore isn't over-the-top or cheesy, which would seem too cartoonish, but it's enough so he doesn't seem desperate. Third, rather than just stare into a webcam, Moore used a good cameraman, with a walking shot, high-quality video and a realistic background. Movie stars notice this stuff. Finally, he chose a time when Kunis is promoting her new movie. Journalists [cough] are always looking for unique angles to cover celebs, and this story is tabloid gold. Plus, Justin Timberlake even jumped on live TV and pestered her to go. At this point, she couldn't say no. It would anti-American--especially since she was born in the Ukraine.
Cheers to you, Sgt. Scott Moore. You deserve your Hollywood date.