First Posted: 2/3/2015
Amanda Petrinka of Kingston loves a man with a beard.
“They represent a manly man; someone who can really take care of business,” Petrinka said.
According to a recent Australian study, more women equate bearded men with hotness than not.
If you’ve heard of lumbersexuals, you’ll know what we’re talking about. Facial hair on a guy is no longer considered an attribute of lazy, grimy men; it’s associated with virility, masculinity and sexiness.
“It’s a big deal to find a man who can actually, like, commit to growing a beard. It shows he can commit in a relationship,” said Kim Andrysiak of Wilkes-Barre.
Northeastern Pennsylvania is alive with men sporting facial hair – and many of them are still looking for Ms. Right this Valentine’s Day.
Here are some bearded bachelors throughout our region to tickle your fantasy.
Who knows? Look them up on Facebook and maybe they’ll be tickling more than just your imagination this Valentine’s Day!
BEARDED BACHELOR NO. 1
Name: George Mehalshik, Jr.
Age: 24
Hometown: Hazleton
Job: Self-employed
Turn-on’s: Girls with a nice smile.
Turn-off’s: Girls with short hair.
BEARDED BACHELOR NO. 2
Name: Brett Williamson
Age: 23
Hometown: Nanticoke
Job: Business owner, Ridge Street Cafe in Nanticoke
Turn-on’s: Tattoos, piercings and girls who are not afraid to fondle a beard.
Turn-off’s: Girls who are shallow, have a bad taste in music and who don’t like beards.
BEARDED BACHELOR NO. 3
Name: Luke Berti
Age: 26
Hometown: West Pittston
Job: Electrical contractor
Turn-on’s: She must have a deep affection for velociraptors. Not up for debate.
Turn-off’s: Duck-face selfies.
BEARDED BACHELOR NO. 4
Name: Jay Smith
Age: 31
Hometown: Shavertown
Job: Personal care aid.
Turn-on’s: Tattoos, piercings and gamer chicks.
Turn-off’s: Narcissism and drama.