I'm confused by Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Who are the real winners? Does this Joey Chestnut guy, who recently won his 5th straight contest, go home feeling good about himself? 15,000 calories and 5 bottles of Extra Strength TUMS later, is Chestnut a happier man? He gets his face and name all over ESPN the next day...that's kind of cool. I'll give him that. But on the other hand, the entire country just saw footage of him stuffing overwhelming amounts of processed meat into his mouth. Not exactly a good reputation-builder. He gets a trophy at the end. Hey Joe, have fun explaining that one to your house guests when they ask what it is. "Oh...that's my trophy for being the most disgusting person to ever eat a hot dog."
Maybe I'm being too critical. But I just don't think Chestnut understands the true spirit of the event. The guy competing to the right of him had some sort of face paint mask going on. The guy to the left of Chestnut was sporting a mohawk and a bandanna. It's like these other guys are trying to entertain the crowd, but Chestnut is just in it for the glory.
Someone needs to tell him to relax. I'd personally love to see him come back next year, pull out a fork and knife, tuck a napkin into his collar, and just start eating the hot dogs in a slow and polite manner. The crowd would be stunned. I'd think it was hilarious. He already has 5 titles. Everyone knows he's unstoppable with a hot dog and a glass of milk. He needs to do something no one's expecting...that's how you become a legend. That's how he gets his spot in the Nathan's Hall of Fame.
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