Sexiest Man Alive 2014 is Chris Hemsworth: 5 Hottest Pics of Thor

Chris Hemsworth has recently been announced by People as 2014's "Sexiest Man Alive."

The actor took the label in stride, finding it "pretty funny" and saying that it bought me a couple of weeks of bragging rights around the house."

"I can just say to her [wife Elsa Pataky], 'Now remember, this is what the people think, so I don't need to do the dishes anymore, I don't need to change nappies. I'm above that. I've made it now,'" he joked to the publication.

His good-humored acceptance of the citation seem to endear him all the more to his fans. With that, we're bringing you 5 of the hottest photos of the actor as Thor, the role that thrust him firmly into the spotlight and let him stay there.

Exhibit 1

Here's the man flexing his drool-worthy guns, which, along with his trusty hammer Mjolnir, has knocked out many a bad guy in his adventures. The sight of these manly arms probably has knocked out many a lady, as well.

Exhibit 2

This is a shot of the hunky superhero in the first installment of the "Thor" movie franchise. This scene could be a perfect time for someone to exclaim, "No way! Those abs are Photoshopped!" Or maybe everyone's just too awed to say anything at all.

Exhibit 3

He's hot because he's not just all muscle and brawn, he also can get his hands dirty with technical talk and planning. That's thank to his leadership skills and admirable sense of responsibility.

Exhibit 4

Oh dear - here's that wet shirt photo that would get fans' hearts racing, if not for the somber mood of the setting. This is the scene where Thor is encountering his trust hammer for the first time in the first "Thor" movie. However, he is unable to take the immovable weapon out of mud as he is still deemed unworthy to wield Mjolnir after being exiled to Earth as a mortal for his arrogance by his father Odin, which is why he looks despondent here. Thor in wet shirt - happy, no, but hot, YES!

Exhibit 5

The Norse superhero in all his full, bare-armed, battle-ready glory. He's literally a comic book sketch come to life! That physique, that hair, that height, that costume... Who would disagree with the fact that Chris is absolutely perfectly cast as Thor?

Which one of these photos is your favorite? Which one is the "hottest" of them all? Comment and be heard!