Avishay Artsy
Age: 30
Job: Director and producer, Word of Mouth, New Hampshire Public Radio
Single or taken: Taken
Is it hard being such a hunk?
It comes naturally, like breathing.
True or false: All hunks are heartbreakers.
True, but sometimes even hunks get their hearts broken.
How did you become such a hunk anyway?
I spend hours a day working my finger muscles on the keyboard.
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date?
A Concord nostalgia tour: dinner at Osgood’s, dancing at Mingles, and a nightcap at Thums.
Any Hollywood hunks you look up to?
Richard Gere in American Gigolo.
When I look in the mirror every morning I think: “Damn it feels good to be a gangsta.”
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel: bigger than Justin Bieber.
Jay Surdukowski
Job: Attorney
Single or taken: Single
If you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be?
Hunkmaster Flex. Or Fritz.
Is it hard being such a hunk?
Yes. So, so hard.
How did you become such a hunk anyway?
GTL (Gym, Tanning, Laundry).
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date?
It would involve martinis and a mechanical bull.
Any Hollywood hunks you look up to?
Peter Krause (Six Feet Under); the late greats Paul Newman and Steve McQueen.
When I look in the mirror every morning I think:
“What would Don Draper do?”
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel:
like a million bucks.
Charlie Cole
Age: 28
Job: Manager of Cole Gardens
Single or taken: Engaged
If you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be?
Chula – it’s what Sugarpuss (my fiancée) calls me. You’re one lucky lady, Sugarpuss.
Is it hard being such a hunk?
I have been called a lot of things, but never a hunk. But I guess being looked at as a hunk has its perks. This summer I got to name my favorite sandwich at Yellow Submarine. It’s called Charlie’s Classic Chicken. So I guess with out knowing it, it’s pretty easy.
How did you become such a hunk anyway?
Genetics. Have you seen my dad? It’s a lot of work trying to keep up with him.
When I look in the mirror every morning I think:
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the hunkiest of them all? Then appears Mark Ciborowski.
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel:
flattered and embarrassed, but hey, I guess it’s all in good fun.
Bob Larsen
Age: 62
Job: Lawyer/painter
Single or taken: Whoa, “taken”? If you mean married, then yes.
If you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be?
Jeremy Woodward.
Is it hard being such a hunk?
I never thought about it, but I believe it will be after my friends read this.
True or false: All hunks are heartbreakers.
I suspect so, but only because they are men.
How did you become such a hunk anyway?
Hard to say, other than really good genes and parents growing up. And my father used to tell me that everything was “hunky dory.”
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date?
That really is none of your business, but I’d have to say Red River Theatres.
Any Hollywood hunks you look up to?
Governor Schwarzenegger.
When I look in the mirror every morning I think:
Well, before this (title) I thought very little, especially before coffee, but now I’m thinking I need to spend some time with Sybil at her salon.
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel:
like the new 62.
Greg Grappone
Age: 30
Job: Chief information officer, Grappone Automotive Group
Single or taken: Taken
I
f you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be?
Sir Hunkalot.
Is it hard being such a hunk?
The Sir Hunkalot Fan Club (check it out at sirhunkalot.com) becomes tedious at times, but otherwise I have no complaints.
How did you become such a hunk anyway?
I think my 5-foot-9, 140–pound frame can answer that question.
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date? Lifting weights at a fancy Italian restaurant.
Any Hollywood hunks you look up to?
Doogie Howser, M.D.
When I look in the mirror every morning I think:
“How many hits did sirhunkalot.com get last night?”
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel:
pretty embarrassed.
Matt Flanders
Age: 26
Job: Political consulting
Single or taken: Single
If you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be? Corey Garland
How did you become such a hunk anyway? Good genes, thank you to Tom Flanders and Tara
Reardon.
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date? Hiking then IPAs.
Any Hollywood hunks you look up to? Lance Armstrong.
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel: like a modern day warrior mean, mean stride, today’s Tom Sawyer mean, mean pride.
Ben Kimball
Age: 38
Job: Cartographer
Single or taken: Singular
If you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be? Clod.
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date? It’d have to be an all-out ascent of the mighty Oak Hill or a romantic bushwhack trek through the wilds of Broken Ground, kayaking the Merrimack River’s rapids followed by a dip at some kind of secret local swimming spot, and then probably a flick at Red River and fine dining at Sunny’s Table.
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel: like now I’m one step closer to my dream of being the next Doug Bechtel.
Joel Harris
Age: 31
Job: Owner of Dos Amigos Burritos
Single or taken: Getting married in October
If you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be? The Burrito Baron or Guacajoeley.
Is it hard being such a hunk? No, I try and fly under the radar. But if being a hunk helps me sell a few more burritos, I can flaunt it.
True or false: All hunks are heartbreakers. False, part of being a hunk is appealing to all a woman’s senses and sensibilities.
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date? Watching the sunset on the beach then lighting a fire and sipping wine out of plastic cups.
Ray Duckler
Age: 50
Job: News columnist
Single or taken: Single
If you could give yourself a hunky new name, what would it be? The Incredible Hunk.
Is it hard being such a hunk? Yes. It’s a curse.
True or false: All hunks are heartbreakers. False. True hunks are sweet and sensitive.
How did you become such a hunk anyway? I was born this way. It’s in the Duckler DNA, going back centuries. I have the H chromosome.
Any Hollywood hunks you look up to? Woody Allen.
When I look in the mirror every morning I think: “Oh God, thank you.”
Mark Ciborowski
Age: 54
Job: Partner in Ciborowski Associates
Single or taken: Single
What’s your idea of the perfect hunky date? A Red Sox game at Fenway Park, sausage with peppers and onions, and a few cold beers. Ideally a game where we are kicking the crap out of the Yankees.
When I look in the mirror every morning I think: “How am I going to inflict payback to my friends who sandbagged me on this one?”
Being named one of Concord’s hunkiest men makes me feel: as though the nomination pool was a tad shallow.
Eric Kratz Tolbert
Age: 34
Job: Attorney
Single or taken: Dating someone nice.
How did you become such a hunk anyway? I question my “hunk” status but will attest to city water that has been nourishing this body since the fifth grade.
Any Hollywood hunks you look up to? Googling “Hollywood hunks to look up to” did not produce appropriate results, so I will just say that I certainly look up to the other local guys you have classified as “hunks.”
When I look in the mirror every morning I think: “Do I need to iron this?”
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