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America’s gluttonous celebration is back, and you won’t be able to look away
There’s this quote I think about around this time every year. It’s from Jason Fagone, author of the book Horseman of the Esophagus. In it, he chronicles the stories of professional eaters. I read it for a college class once. That’s a story for another time....
Nature is healing; fans to return to that Fourth of July Hot Dog stuffing mess
What are your summer plans? Going to get back on a plane? Maybe catch a live game or concert? How about those restaurants you’ve been meaning to try? Or maybe you’re one of the thousands of folks who want to return to Coney Island for the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest?...
Matt Stonie Shocks World, Defeats Joey Chestnut
Matt Stonie consumed 62 hot dogs and buns en route to a stunning upset of eight-time hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut, who officially consumed 60 in ten minutes. Our old pal Tim “Eater X” Janus came in third with 35. Anyway, look how happy Stonie appears to be!...
What Happens If Someone Dies During The Hot Dog Eating Contest?
Time for your weekly edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. Today, we’re covering pretzels, Canada, prom boning, and more....
Wing-Eating Contest Ends With A Pantsing And A Punch In The Face
To clarify: The winning dude-bro gets pantsed. The shirtless loser who does the pantsing gets punched in the face—and seems so surprised to get punched in the face. We've got no details on this other than what you see here, but if that Jacksonville sign in the background is any indication, this happ...
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Joey Chestnut Loses Pot-Sticker-Eating Contest, Tarnishes Legacy

Joey Chestnut Loses Pot-Sticker-Eating Contest, Tarnishes Legacy

Mon Aug 19 2013
Kobayashi Chugs A Gallon Of Milk In 20 Seconds

Kobayashi Chugs A Gallon Of Milk In 20 Seconds

Thu Jul 18 2013

Thu Jul 04 2013
Joey Chestnut Eats 69 Hot Dogs, Breaks Record, Wins 7th Straight Belt

Joey Chestnut Eats 69 Hot Dogs, Breaks Record, Wins 7th Straight Belt

Thu Jul 04 2013
Beer Of The Week: Coney Island Human Blockhead

Beer Of The Week: Coney Island Human Blockhead

Mon Jun 17 2013
"The Last 35 Hot Dogs Are The Tough Ones."

"The Last 35 Hot Dogs Are The Tough Ones."

Mon Jun 17 2013
How Do You Get The Contest Out Of Your System? Trying To Answer The Only Question On Anybody's Mind At Nathan's

How Do You Get The Contest Out Of Your System? Trying To Answer The Only Question On Anybody's Mind At Nathan's

Mon Jun 17 2013
Appreciating The Genius Of Joey Chestnut Requires Watching Him Eat In Super-Slow Motion

Appreciating The Genius Of Joey Chestnut Requires Watching Him Eat In Super-Slow Motion

Mon Jun 17 2013
Joey Chestnut Downs 68 Hot Dogs To Win Sixth Straight Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut Downs 68 Hot Dogs To Win Sixth Straight Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Mon Jun 17 2013
How To Eat 1 Gallon, 9 Ounces Of Ice Cream In 12 Minutes Without Getting A Headache: The Secrets Of Ed "Cookie" Jarvis

How To Eat 1 Gallon, 9 Ounces Of Ice Cream In 12 Minutes Without Getting A Headache: The Secrets Of Ed "Cookie" Jarvis

Mon Jun 17 2013
University of Maryland Starts First Competitive Eating Team

University of Maryland Starts First Competitive Eating Team

Mon Jun 17 2013
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