The Internet (and Gay Twitter) has a Lot of Thoughts on Jacob Elordi's New Beard

So many thrilling pop culture debates have taken place online (did we ever get a definitive answer about whether the dress was black and blue, or white and gold?), and when it comes to celebrities, there's even more to discuss – and to disagree on.

When it was announced that Australian actor Jacob Elordi arrived at the Marrakech Film Festival's opening ceremony in Morocco, where he was on the jury alongside Andrew Garfield and Luca Guadagnino, the photos and videos featured a very different-looking man from the fresh faced "Saltburn" star that millions of people have come to adore. And so began another strong for-or-against debate online. Was Jacob Elordi still hot, or not?

The people of Gay Twitter (now X), though accustomed to Pop Crave and Film Updates dropping a quick "Celebrity STUNS at this obscure event the general public knew nothing about until five minutes ago" notification, were so shocked by this sudden change that it took a moment for us to register what we were witnessing. For some, it was the birth of a hotter Jacob Elordi than they had ever dared to imagine. For others, it was the death of a youthful crush.

Those who liked it... really liked it. One person commented that "He actually has very Christ-like facial hair," to which another replied "and I am his Christ-like follower." When you find someone sexy enough to experience a Biblical thirst, that's what life's really about.

Even without knowing his name, these rug merchants in Marrakech get it. And they got fans inspired by how hot he looks in the photo they shared.