Posted on 07/04/2020 9:16:18 AM PDT by Libloather
You may not be traveling to go swimming or see fireworks this weekend, but one thing is universal to July 4, even in the midst of a pandemic: hot dogs.
Whether you're having a few hot dogs yourself at home or tuning in to watch competitive eaters gobble up a few dozen in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, hot dogs should be top of mind Saturday.
Even this yearly tradition isn't untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic; for the first time, the contest will be held indoors without any spectators, in Brooklyn, New York, rather than Coney Island.
And given how many people may be staying home this weekend in lieu of their normal holiday weekend travel plans, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest may see a corresponding bump in ratings. In 2019, the ESPN broadcast brought in nearly two million viewers, according to NathansFamous.com.
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Better RECORD it - just in case-ing.
And of course just like a Karen you desperately must have the last word. That’s how you prove you’re right. But you’re not right. You’re a pathetic killjoy whiner. But I’m a nice guy, take the last word Karen.
Water collapses the bun volume, as well as adds lubrication for swallowing and not drying out the mouth.
Only on Free Republic, can a hot dog eating contest which gets more news than it should, turn into a FlameFest.
Hmm, not sure I’ve ever seen those.
Sounds good.
Without a nasty wet bun, preferably.
Greek chili please
Ya know, *they've* been putting hot dogs in the pizza crust itself for a few years now.
Don't know if you can buy a Tombstone Pizza hot dog-stuffed crust though.
You might find this sport more to you liking? Enjoy this championship game video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09TSwVSl3ZM&t=17s
Bun appetit !
Leni
Nathan’s promoter Mortimer Matz claimed that on July 4, 1916, four immigrants held a hot dog eating contest at Nathan’s Famous stand on Coney Island to settle an argument about who was the most patriotic.
I hear you. Last Thursday, I dropped my motorcycle. Planted a foot wrong and down she went.
M*#@$&F*%+!
And then I did something incredibly stupid; I tried to pick it back up by myself.
Back said: F*$&# No!
Still paying for it. Thankfully, two good young men happened by and lent a hand.
Lesson of the day? You aint mid twenties anymore, and the bike was a lot lighter 35 yo ago. Or, h/t to Little Feat, dont make promises, your body cant keep.
I’m glad some guys helped you pick it up.
I HATE not being in my 20s or 30s anymore :)
52...I need to start exercising more and typing less :)
Cool that you ride a bike though
i have a challenger...fast cars and bikes..two things that can make you feel like you are 20 again without the physical effort :)
This started back in 1914. on a bet.
That makes it over 100 years old :)
regulator..you’ve never done ANYTHING over and above moderation?? :)
It’s possible, and boy are you a better man than me. But that’s not much of a high bar lol
If they started being worshiped as heroes I would definitely worry
But they’re not. And I get a kick out of it.
There HAD TO be a pie eating contest way back in the day in the 1800s somewhere! :)
Years ago, out walking, I saw a girl dump her motorcycle. Hit some sand on a corner. Chain came off, jamming the rear wheel. She was on the petite athletic side, and was having trouble moving the bike.
I dragged it off the to the side, unknowingly burning my leg on the cylinder wall. Since I was wearing shorts, I had a nice group of parallel lines on my knee for a while.
FWIW, came across this today on usenet’s rec.food.cooking:
https://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/05/19/40-ways-the-world-makes-awesome-hot-dogs/
Pour man food
“Pour”?
If you meant “poor”, than I’d probably go with the freeze-dried ramen packages for low budget meals.
Vifon noodles rock
:)
If we can’t move fast our rides can :-)
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