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Chestnut Chows Down 68 Dogs, Defends Title
To most people, the Fourth of July means barbecue, fireworks, and a long weekend. However, in the world of competitive eating, the all-American holiday brings to mind one thing: Nathan's annual hot dog eating competition. The Super Bowl of competitive eating, Nathan's contest is the most-watched, most-hyped competition of the season.
Nathan's Famous Dog Contest Ends in First Ever Dog Off
The excitement was incredible this morning at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition. The reigning champ Joey Chestnut and the Japanese firecracker Takeru Kobayashi faced off in a shorter — 10 instead of last year's 12 — minute competition to see who could eat the most hot dogs. For the first time in history, after the ten minutes, there was a tie: both Chestnut and Kobayshi, who eat at basically the same pace, had eaten 59 hot dogs.
Around the World in Eight Hot Dogs
Most eaters would agree that the hot dog is a quintessential American food. But frankfurter fans have some differences of opinion when it comes to how their delicious dogs should be served. I've rounded up some of the tastiest hot-dog variations from around the world.
Could You Eat One Hot Dog Every 10.9 Seconds?
Yesterday, at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, reigning champion Takeru Kobayashi was bested by Californian Joey Chestnut. In a down-to-the-wire race, Chestnut dethroned six-time champion Kobayashi by downing 66 hot dogs (plus buns) in 12 minutes - that's one hot dog every 10.9 seconds. Kobayashi, despite recently having a wisdom tooth extracted and treatment for a sore jaw - managed to do his personal best by inhaling 63 hot dogs.
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Fruitcake Beats Kobayashi in Charity Eating Competition
Takeru Kobayashi, once the unbeatable star of the competitive eating world, failed to break the fruitcake eating record last Friday. This isn't Kobayashi's first fall from grace: He was beat by Joey Chestnut in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating competition and the Krystal Square Off World hamburger eating championship.
To break the record, Koby had to eat more than 4 pounds and 14 ounces of fruitcake in ten minutes.
Are You Surprised People Place Bets on Eating Competitions?
Competitive eaters have been competing in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest since 1916 for the ultimate Mustard Yellow Belt Prize. Although it's a popular televised event that is tradition, I was initially surprised to learn that online sports gambling sites take bets for the competition.
The Fourth makes me think of barbecue, friends, and fireworks, not competitive eating odds!
Chestnut Defeats Kobayashi in Hamburger Eating
Yesterday competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi met for a highly anticipated rematch at the Krystal Square Off World Hamburger Eating Championship in Chattanooga, TN. The dynamic duo last faced off at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition. Chestnut slammed Kobayashi with his quick consumption of 93 hamburgers in eight minutes.
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- We hope everyone had a great 4th of July! This week we finished up our planning, and if you didn't get enough patriotic eats, be sure to check out this flag cake.
- Speaking of the 4th of July, in this year's competition, American Joey Chestnut defeated Japan's Takeru Kobayashi in the Nathan's famous hot dog eating competition.
- The reality cooking shows are bonkers this week. Alton Brown wishes they could start over on The Next Food Network Star, while Gordon Ramsay gives Melissa another chance on Hell's Kitchen.
- Quite the discussion is going on about whether or not unwanted food should be left for the homeless.
Jessica Visits Coney Island, Not Only For The Hot Dogs
Jessica Simpson put on some fancy schmancy dresses for a photoshoot out on Coney Island this week. I'm not sure what magazine or ad campaign these are for, but it looks like she got herself some men in uniform to pose with her. Being that close to Jess, I doubt they were complaining.
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