Gallery: Happy Birthday, Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Reynolds’ Abs! (Possibly NSFW)

Awww, look at him, so young and bashful. Why are you covering them up, Ryan?

Aha! That's more like it-- the college days! It’s anyone’s guess why Van Wilder’s dad waited seven years before deciding to stop paying his college tuition, but the figure drawing classes were certainly thankful for it.

Confession: I have not actually seen Buying the Cow. In fact, I had no idea it existed until now. But this image is just a sampling of the hilarious and mostly naked images that you will find, should you choose to watch it. Or Google it. Just sayin’.

Ryan and his abs proved to be quite adept at slaying vampires.

He’s looking a little serial killer-esque here, but clearly haunted houses do wonders for your muscle definition. Things are getting a little too serious around here, though. What to do?...

…Ah! That’s better! Let’s try some scuba gear on for size, shall we?

If you have not seen Waiting…, I urge you to do so as soon as possible, especially if you’ve ever worked in a restaurant. This image is but a small fraction of the joys that await you.

Artsy mirror shot. It's symbolic. Or something.

Serious model shot. Is anyone else always waiting for him to start goofing off in shots like this?

Okay, so admittedly this image is more about his arms than his abs, but hey, bonus points for Hugh Jackman, right?

You’re lookin’ a little dusty there, pal…

The real reason Hal Jordan was chosen to be a Green Lantern was his impressive abdominals.

I don’t actually know what’s going on here, but I’m okay with that. My guess is that you are, too.