On July 5, 2011 AP writer Verena Dobnik reported, “Joey Chestnut scarfed down 62 hot dogs to win his fifth consecutive Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Coney Island – the equivalent of about 20,000 calories in 10 minutes.”
“Sonya Thomas, known as the ‘Black Widow’ of competitive eating won with 40 downed dogs, earning her $10,000 and her own pink champion’s belt.”
It is hard to believe that some people consider this activity to be a sporting event – celebrated every year – Just like Wimbledon, the World Series, and the Super Bowl.
