Joey “Jaws” Chestnut just beat Kobayshi’s record of 53.5 hot dogs by downing 59.5 hot dogs in 12 minutes! I was so close to getting to 53.5 . . . now I have to train even harder!
How many hot dogs can you eat in 12 minutes? Who would be down for a online hot dog eating contest for the Official Bloggers Hot Dog Eating Championships where you’ll record yourself live or we’ll skype it and broadcast it? I just thought of that, but if there’s interest . . . . we’ll do it on July 4th, just like the “offline” championship!
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Awesome! I saw him ALMOST beat Kobayashi last year, but couldn’t quite do it. I’ve gotta send this to my friends.
Hrm, I thought these were only held on July 4th? heh
Id be up for it, but only because I like hotdogs hah.
What do you mean “I was so close to getting to 53.5” ?!?!
No! Kobayashi is Japan’s national hero! They’ll be devastated if he doesn’t take back the world record! Go Takeru!
Lol thats impressive.
Not down with the dogs, I eat more than one I start to feel ill. that is to much “grade F but edible ” meat for me!
Kobayashi/Chestnut could be the new Federer/Nadal, you know…
Or even Jordan/Wilkins
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