Many folks have emailed me this week about Kobayashi's reported jaw arthritis. Brought on by misaligned wisdom teeth and competitive eating training, Kobayashi's ailment allows him to only open his mouth as wide as two fingers.
Is it true or is he just full of bologna?
Joey Chestnut (on the left) ate 59 1/2 HDBs (hot dogs & buns) last month at a Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Qualifier in Phoenix, AZ shattering Kobayashi's old record of 53 3/4 HDBs. It seems that Kobayashi has maxed out at 52 or 53 HDBs at the past several Hot Dog Eating Championships. Can Joey eat on July 4th at Coney Island like he did in Phoenix?
By the way, the reason that Chestnut is pointing to Kobayashi is because he cheated last year. Kobayashi threw up into his cup. The crowd saw it. We all booed and screamed, but the judges let it slide. Usually a "reversal of fortune" means instant disqualification, but Kobayashi drank it. That's all I have to say about that.
I want Joey to bring the coveted mustard belt back home to the USA.
Despite the hype of the Chestnut/Kobayashi rivalry, my hot dog hero will always be Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas. Swallow Sonya Swallow!
National Hot Dog Month starts tomorrow. Happy Holidays!!!!
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Today on the Internet, I learned that throwing up during an eating contest is called a "reversal of fortune."
It was a good day.
Happy Hot Dog Month!
ah, that photo of sonya is lovely.
Hm. Any sport that includes eating one's own vomit...
Although, it it's **fresh** vomit, well...!
--GG
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