Say WHAAAAT?! Apparently back in the day when the Backstreet Boys first formed, Ryan Gosling was supposed to be in the group but ended up backing out because he thought they were too much of a New Kids On The Block ripoff and wouldn't be successful.

Best part? These aren't rumors...it's straight from the mouth of AJ-freakin'-McLean! I wonder what life would've been like if Ryan DID end up in the group. Actually, I more wonder if I could've been the one making out with Rachel McAdams in The Notebook instead. DAMN YOU GOS!!