First Fugger-Up

Justin did a solo album, Joey did Broadway, Lance did NASA. But it’s Chris Kirkpatrick — a.k.a. The One Who’s Really Too Old To Be In The Band — who’s taken the most interesting approach to searching for career longevity beyond *NSYNC.

Apparently, Chris has devoted himself to being able to step in seamlessly in the tragic event that Kevin Smith is unable to fulfill his assigned duties as Kevin Smith.

Observe:

There is Silent Bob, looking uncharacteristically ball-cap free. And here is Chris:

[Photo courtesy of Daily Celeb.]

Uncanny, no? In the event that Smith is rendered incapable of being himself, the world will never be the wiser.