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Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut hopes for a comeback victory in annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest
AP ^ | 7/04/25

Posted on 07/04/2025 4:08:48 AM PDT by Libloather

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win on Friday.

The 41-year-old, from Westfield, Indiana, was not in last year’s event due to a contract dispute involving a deal he had struck with a competing brand, the plant-based meat company Impossible Foods. But now he’s back, saying things have been ironed out.

Patrick Bertoletti, of Chicago, won the title in Chestnut’s absence and is the defending men’s champion.

In the women’s competition, defending champion Miki Sudo, 39, of Tampa, Fla., is the favorite this year and is seeking her 11th title. Last year she downed a record 51 dogs.

The annual gastronomic battle, which dates back to 1972, is held in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant at New York’s Coney Island and draws large crowds of fans, many in foam hot dog hats.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: chestnut; contest; hotdog; nathans
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To: Dr. Franklin

Take a look at those two...They aren’t even close to being obese...


21 posted on 07/04/2025 5:28:37 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: PJ-Comix

Not a big fan myself but when I grill ‘em off on my flat top griddle my wife gobbles ‘em down like theres no tomorrow.

Me? I’m a bratwurst freak.....I could eat those things every day.......but boy are they unhealthy. 😏


22 posted on 07/04/2025 5:50:14 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: Libloather

I shall celebrate with a microwaved Hebrew National with Miracle Whip while watching,,,


23 posted on 07/04/2025 5:51:26 AM PDT by decal (They won't stop, so they'll have to be stopped)
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To: PTBAA
Kamala is a lock for the win.


24 posted on 07/04/2025 5:54:33 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: decal
I shall celebrate with a microwaved Hebrew National with Miracle Whip while watching,,,

I got a bunch of Hebrew National because they were BOGO at Publix. Will be cooking them on the BBQ grill but as an experiment I will be injecting one of them with garlic oil to see how that tastes.

25 posted on 07/04/2025 5:57:34 AM PDT by PJ-Comix (Yes, I am the Toxic Troll Terminator)
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To: decal

Visited the imbiss too many times whilst in Deutschland. Try mayo on the fries.


26 posted on 07/04/2025 6:12:48 AM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather

27 posted on 07/04/2025 6:19:38 AM PDT by plain talk
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To: Dr. Franklin

This event began in 1972 ... oh, the outrage of the gluttony, then, right?

And, as others have pointed out ... a tradition, since then ... with current champs being nowhere near obese, Francis.


28 posted on 07/04/2025 6:25:00 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: Libloather

The Women’s division isn’t a true competition without Molly Schuyler. She’s not a member of the organization that puts this event on and does not compete in it. She’s top 5 in the world, man or woman.


29 posted on 07/04/2025 6:26:37 AM PDT by kpbruinfan (Jesus Christ is the only name by which man can be saved.)
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To: Libloather

It is gluttony.
Any one check out Katina (eats kilos)?
Don’t know which way to go on this one.
I will stick with glottony...


30 posted on 07/04/2025 6:49:38 AM PDT by sonova (No money? You're free to go.)
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To: PJ-Comix
Maybe that's why they cost a dollar for a pack at the Butcher shop place I go to.
31 posted on 07/04/2025 7:35:38 AM PDT by ABN 505 (+)
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To: Libloather

There is an enjoyable book about these “gurgitators” called “Horsemen of the Esophagus “ A short easy read about these “sport” of competitive eating.


32 posted on 07/04/2025 7:39:01 AM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: Dr. Franklin

The strange thing is these eaters are generally not fat.


33 posted on 07/04/2025 7:39:31 AM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: PJ-Comix

They’re on sale at our Walmart for $1 per 1 lb package. Used to be 69 cents. They’re ok cut up and in beans.


34 posted on 07/04/2025 7:40:11 AM PDT by desertsolitaire
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To: Liz

Do they eat the buns as well?


35 posted on 07/04/2025 7:59:26 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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To: Libloather
In the women’s competition,

Are male "trans" people allowed to compete in the women's competition?

36 posted on 07/04/2025 8:01:28 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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Miki Sudo wins 11th pink belt at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

https://nypost.com/2025/07/04/us-news/miki-sudo-wins-11th-pink-belt-at-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest/


37 posted on 07/04/2025 8:40:06 AM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: libertylover

I guess so.........


38 posted on 07/04/2025 8:50:53 AM PDT by Liz (Thisongress” that gleefully t then is how we should pray...."Our Father, who art in heaven......" )
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To: sonova

She is unreal.


39 posted on 07/04/2025 9:03:59 AM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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Wiener king Joey Chestnut reclaims title at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

https://nypost.com/2025/07/04/us-news/joey-chestnut-reclaims-title-at-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest/


40 posted on 07/04/2025 11:01:12 AM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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