Watercooler Chat: Hot Dog Eating as a SPORT?
Ok, someone please explain to me why a “hot dog eating” contest is considered SPORTS. All morning long I’ve been watching ESPN and they keep showing scenes from yesterday’s hot dog eating contest with full play by play commentary. Not only is this disgusting to look at but I kept thinking it was April Fools and someone would pipe in with a “just kidding” we’re really not covering this. Unfortunately, no one did and it was discussed with as much fan fare as the Washington Nationals’ Dmitri Young’s grand slam to lead the Nationals to a 6-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
In case you actually care about this, Kobayashi (the reigning champ) had an injured jaw and apparently could only open his mouth 2 inches not his normal 4 inches. Well, this injury proved his downfall because he lost his title to Joey Chestnut who broke the world record by eating 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes. Normally I’d be pretty psyched that a “world champ” was from my hometown of San Jose, CA, but I don’t think I’ll be celebrating this one. Anyone else agree with me that hyping this as an endurance sport is a little crazy?
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This is so ridiculous it made me laugh! I think shopping with coupons should become a sport!
he has a jaw injury but he still lost to the world record. i kinda think there is a reason that the there is a contest that lands on the 4th. hot dogs being all american and all.
HaHa my husband entered a hot dog eating contest yesterday at a neighbors fourth of July Party, there were about 12 grown men stuffing hotdogs down their throats, and being timed while doing it. I thought it was pretty childish, but i must admit, it was funny.
My sister showed me this hilarious little clip the other day that you should all check out. It's on this website, foodlovesfrenchs.tv.com
So definitely take a look, have a great weekend everyone!
HaHa my husband entered a hot dog eating contest yesterday at a neighbors fourth of July Party, there were about 12 grown men stuffing hotdogs down their throats, and being timed while doing it. I thought it was pretty childish, but i must admit, it was funny.
My sister showed me this hilarious little clip the other day that you should all check out. It's on this website, foodlovesfrenchs.tv.com
So definitely take a look, have a great weekend everyone!
My friend invited me to the bar to watch it but I declined. I love sports but I watched fantastic four on HBO instead of this.
sports diva, did your friend really invite you to watch the hot dog contest! actually that would be funny. it should be a vegas bet!
I've seen that dude on TV eating hot dogs...he's so tiny and he eats like a champ!! i luv it. totally sucks that he broke his jaw
I saw this thing on TV about how these champion eaters have to train for these events and it's nuts. They have to eat A LOT of food in order for their stomachs to handle all the food they intake on "game day"
I think this is a brilliant marketing campaign that Nathan's created!
Very interesting and professional site! Good luck!
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