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There is a man of authority in the community of competitive eaters. He is known as the Godfather and commands respect from newcomers and veterans alike. Hungry Charles Hardy, 39, has exhibited extraordinary longevity in the sport and uses his hard-earned knowledge to provide advice and wisdom to up-and-coming eaters. His job as a corrections officer has given him an air of quiet control that is evident both at and away from the eating table.Hardys career as a gurgitator began in 1998, when a co-worker made him an offer he couldnt refusea try-out for the Nathans Famous Civil Service Hot Dog Competition. Hardy competed, took the top spot and has continued to dominate in all varieties of food.He has watched the sport change and says things just arent what they used to be. In the old days, there was no money involved. Back then Id go just to support the effortId get a days notice to go to California, and Id do it, he said. The glitz and glamour of the modern day eating scene has clouded rookies view of sacrifices of those who paved the way Krachie, Dellarosa, Devito.As an active circuit eater, Hardy keeps his friends close and his enemies closer just as he does in his job at Manhattan Central Booking. His work and avocation are daunting, and he thrives on the love he gets from fellow eaters, co-workers and the newly incarcerated.If I didnt have all this support I couldnt compete as often as I have, he said. Hardys reign as a distinguished eater (he is known as the Cal Ripken of the calorie) has garnered him much admiration. The crowd, the mediathere are lots of fans out there. Its taken off real big, and Im very proud, he said.Hardy has spent his whole life trying not to be careless, and thus was always aware that he was helping to shape the organization that is the IFOCE. Without his guidance early on, it would not be as it is today.Because he has been involved in competitive eating for a while now, it has gained a special place in his heart. Recently, Hardy got the first ever IFOCE tattoo on his bicep. The IFOCE has meant a lot to me. I have gone places and seen things, seen how the other half lives. It is a part of me.
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