It's that time of year to make your voice heard and your vote count. Yes, the Metro Weekly Nightlife Coverboy of the Year competition is here. The Metro Weekly is a gay themed magazine that covers all things gay in DC. Each week they profile a local boy who answers a bunch of inane questions like "Pitcher or Catcher" and "What is the most you would spend on a haircut?" Some real hard hitting stuff. Click here to see the 41 Coverboys and to cast your vote for the winner. I won't reveal who I voted for but my favorites are:
Having already seen most of the world, it's not surprising that Chicago-raised Ben, 21, might eventually end up in Washington. His impressions after eight months? ''Architecturally, D.C is much smaller. Chicago is overwhelming. I've found the people to be nice and friendly.'' Generally, he finds those nice people at Halo, where he's become a sucker for blueberry mojitos. But don't look for him there in August -- he's off to France to visit Grandma Victoria. ''She was the first one who approached me [about being gay]. She's with it, she's cool.'
Now that Scott, 23, has settled into a new home by Halo -- back in D.C. after studying marketing in Wilmington, N.C. -- he's no stranger to the lounge. But you'll also catch him and Be Bar and Cobalt, likely quaffing a vodka and Red Bull or Champagne. But this Abercrombie & Fitch store manager isn't a dedicated party boy -- you're more likely to finding him bulking up at Results, where he used to work as a membership representative. ''I usually go out about twice a week," hes says. "I'm at the gym about five days a week.''
From Korea to Iraq, Miles, 23, has served his country as a member of the Air Force. But the Detroit native says he didn't have to get very involved in arms, except for the big guns below his shoulders he pumped up during four months stationed in Baghdad. In D.C. since February as a civilian contractor at the Pentagon, he says he's gunning toward becoming a personal trainer to help others reach their fitness goals. He also wants to help gay soldiers serving on the field and in the closet. ''It was hard being gay [in the Air Force] because I couldn't tell anyone. But I met a lot of cool people,'' he says, adding that he thinks the boots on the ground are ready for gay soldiers serving openly. To that end, he's volunteered at an SLDN, and hopes to do so again. ''It's a great organization and they have a great cause.''To see all 41 Coverboys and to cast your vote, click here.
