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Video screen capture of the victorious Mr. Chestnut from Major League Eatings' site.
Yesterday we were honored to witness a true battle for the ages, a record that is sure to stand the test of time, and a new standard for all that is right in gamesmanship and sporting -- all from a local champion.
Ladies and gentlement, we give you San Jose's Mr. Joey Chestnut, who yesterday secured his place in history by eating sixty-six Nathan's hotdogs in 12 minutes in Nathan's yearly 4th of July competition. In doing so, Chestnut earned the coveted "Yellow Mustard Belt."
World-renowned Takeru Kobayashi's claims of "arthritic jaw" should not dim Chestnut's accomplishment, as Chestnut's performance was one for the record books. He broke his own record of 59.5, which he set last month. Chestnut also smashed the previous record for this yearly contest, 53.5, which was set by Kobayashi, the only person alive whose sole income comes from competitive eating and related endorsements. (Mr. Chestnut has a day job).
Previously, Chestnut's main claim to fame has been his prowess in eating chicken wings.
For full individual stats on how much each competitor consumed, check out this article on MLE's site.
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This sort of thing just embarrasses me. This guy probably threw up more food after his "feat" than some people eat in a month.
I hafta agree. I know it's all in good fun, but there's something kinda gross about consumption this conspicuous.
It's a fucking disgusting contest and it makes me sick to think about it.
Contests like this are immoral and disrespectful to farmers, ranchers and the food itself. Especially when it comes to meat. Honor the animal that died so that you can be nourished.
I hope the above comments are tongue in cheek.
Gluttony is nasty. Just listen to the word as you say it. It even sounds disgusting.
Good one, Cranky! ... I just find the whole thing hard to swallow.
I might end up eating my words on this one, but I've gotta say the whole thing sticks in my throat.
Have these morons seen videos of Darfur? Probably not, and even if yes, it would still be hard for them to figure out where Africa is on a map.
I suggest they visit a slaughter house and hot dog assembly plant B4 the next disgust fest.
USA USA USA USA!!!!