Watch out, bad boys

The intriguing image of a rule-breaking, rebellion-making Bad Boy has been overtaken by a sea of smiley faces.

At least that's what this NY Times piece says.

It argues that niceness is back with a vengeance, thanks largely to the "aw shucks" vibe of entertainers like actor Paul Rudd and "American Idol" Kris Allen. In summary:

That amiable guys and uncomplicated sweethearts could be today’s pop heroes is one sign of an outbreak of niceness across the cultural landscape — an attitude bubbling up in commercials, movies and even, to a degree, the normally not-nice blogosphere.

If this is true, could the infamous Bad Boy finally lose his appeal on the dating scene?

(via Jezebel)