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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Chow / Sports Seattle Represents With 38 HDBs!

Posted by Paul Constant on Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 2:28 PM

fc26/1247167554-img_3865.jpg When I looked into competitive eating, I talked with Seattle's preeminent eating champion, Erik "The Red" Denmark, who provided me with lots of helpful advice and coaching. Well, on his blog, Denmark has finally posted his wrapup of the big 4th of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest results.

Denmark ate 38 hot dogs and buns in ten minutes, coming in at a very respectable 8th place, just under Hall "Hoover" Hunt, who ate 38.5 HDBs. Here's a little bit of what Denmark had to say about the experience:

I had my best day ever as a competitive eater. I surpassed my own expectations on the 4th. I had a realistic goal of between 32-35, I was confident I could hit those numbers - I had a best case scenario goal of eating 37 or more. So, when I shoved number 38 in the last few seconds of the contest, I was satisfied. Probably more satisfied than I have been since eating 22 HDB's in my first qualifier win at Coney Island back in 2006 to make it to the finals for the first time.

Denmark also notes "This was the first year since I have been in the finals that the hot dogs (meat) were actually warm." Many more pictures and a complete rundown of how the players did, over at his blog.

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I wonder how many more hot dogs the eaters could do if they didn't have to eat the buns too.

Posted by Urgutha Forka on July 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM

I find it ironic that on the very same pages that outrage is expressed over the failure of reforming health care that there are two slog posts about competitive eating (hot dogs no less) and an ice cream stand opening. In addition, the two people used in an early post about the OUTRAGE! over health care reform, operate an ice cream stand a fancy cupcake stand. One of whom was obese.

Posted by kulshan on July 9, 2009 at 3:02 PM

Competitive eating is so frickin skeevy... I mean, just really, really gross... Blyecchh... (although Paul's earlier victory over Rossi et al was indeed delightful)

And @ 2 - Fuck you.

Posted by merry on July 9, 2009 at 3:20 PM

I think kulshan's pointing out how caring for your health isn't just about insurance ;P It's about other things, like managing what you put into your body.

As for hot dogs, I'd feel bad that food's going to guys who are going to puke it up later rather than the needy... but then again hot dogs aren't that good for you so huzzah.

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