Charlotte Observer has a preview of Saturday's Nathan's qualifier at Concord Mills. Brian Subich (if he does not win the Pittsburgh qualifier), Kevin "LA Beast" Strahle, Allen "The Shredder" Goldstein and "Super" Paul Barlow are expected to compete.

June 12, 2012 at 3:46 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Charlotte, Contest Previews | Permalink * Comments (11)

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  1. Rory said

    June 12, 2012 @ 8:47 pm

    I’m excited to see the Shredder compete. He is a great competitor.

  2. anonymous said

    June 13, 2012 @ 12:13 am

    Ha. I knew Shredder would screw up someone plan. Looks like LA Beast will have to.wait till 2013

  3. anonymous said

    June 13, 2012 @ 2:07 am

    Pitts Wing Kong
    NC Shredder
    Boston Stonie

  4. The View said

    June 13, 2012 @ 6:07 am

    Other than LA Beast being a competitive eater all I know about him is he seems weird, needs attention, and cusses a lot.

  5. As the Stomach Turns said

    June 13, 2012 @ 6:10 am

    So what is Allen supposed to do be nice and not do the qualifier? Who in Shredder’s position would do that?

  6. Anonymous said

    June 13, 2012 @ 6:25 am

    12:13 am, why the negative both ways? You would think that all of the competitive eaters are getting paid Major League salaries. Since for most it is a losing proposition financially, why not support each other and everyone instead of continuing with snide remarks and sometimes character assassination.

  7. ANoNyMoUs said

    June 13, 2012 @ 6:43 am

    Beast is an up and comer and with more practice will be a force on the circuit. Who knows, maybe Goldstein will have a bad day. As we know with competition, anything can happen. Beast seems like a nice guy (although nuts) so why the put downs.

  8. anonymous said

    June 13, 2012 @ 9:54 am

    Beast is a mental case

  9. Anonymous said

    June 13, 2012 @ 10:11 am

    What is with these insults? They are not amusing at all. Some MLE eaters are trying to build community, Beast is a friend of many.

  10. Rhonda Evans said

    June 13, 2012 @ 10:42 am

    Shredder has got to be the favorite, but if he has an off day, or if he takes Kevin too lightly, he could be disappointed.

    It’s a shame that guys can’t qualify for the finals with 25 HDBs these days—-practically a tie with the winner. I wish MLE would make an exception (or even change the rule) and allow for a second wild card.

    Who knows, maybe they will. (I wish.)

  11. anonymous said

    June 13, 2012 @ 4:03 pm

    A Lab is a “puppy” that needs attention. True in this case also. Manners wouldn’t hurt either

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