Kobayashi fails to break Guinness pizza record
update Nov 15 The Brooklyn Eagle has an article with quotes from George Shea.
Kobayashi has a blog entry about his record attempt.
CBS New York reports that Takeru Kobayashi failed to break the Guinness pizza record. His time of 2:03 to eat a 12 inch was 18 seconds off of the record of 1:45.
update In a New York Daily News article, Kobayashi says the pizza’s poor condition contributed to his failing to break the record.
Gothamist has some pictures.
Examiner has an interview with Kobayashi. According to the interview, Kobayashi’s return to the IFOCE in 2011 does not appear likely.
Japanes sports website Sponichi Annex has an article about Kobayashi’s record attempt.
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Jon Bello said
November 14, 2010 @ 9:02 am
I thought Pat Bertoletti had the record of 12 inch pizza, which was less than a minute. Unless there are certain guidelines to the which Guinness abide by,type of pizza,crust thickness or having to clear your mouth before putting another slice in,etc. Bertoletti finished a 12 inch pizza in 49 seconds 2 years ago, to which I believe he was awarded the record.
Anonymous said
November 14, 2010 @ 11:26 am
Kobi is washed up.
Anonymous said
November 14, 2010 @ 12:55 pm
No wonder. He had to use a knife and fork. Not fair!
Anonymous said
November 14, 2010 @ 6:35 pm
If Kobayashi doesnt rejoin the ifoce in 2011 it’s because hes dodging the great Bob Shoudt.
Cutter said (Registered November 9, 2010)
November 14, 2010 @ 8:44 pm
I agree. Every pizza is a bit different. The hardest ones for me are the ones with a hard outer crust. I saw Bertoletti and Joey eat about 4 pies each on youtube. That was between 8 and 12 mins (granted probably much “lighter” pies). So on average that could have been around 2:30 per pie. My guess is that since both were 12 inch pies they were much different. That is one thing i like about the records at MLE. They are usually set by the specific event. Corn beef at one event for example might not be directly compared to corned beef at another event. Talk about food variance, i never ate 2 wings of the same size.
give me a break said
November 14, 2010 @ 9:42 pm
excuses excuses now the conditon of the pizza wasnt to his liking.? What else maybe jawthritus needs to make comeback as another one of his lame excuses
Cutter said (Registered November 9, 2010)
November 14, 2010 @ 10:25 pm
Bob Shoudt? It wouldn’t be because Joey is a little bit better than Kobayahsi would it? Not sure Bob Shoudt is the first person that Kobayashi is thinking about avoiding that is all. Although as fast as CE is growing, it wouldn’t surprise me if a few eaters have surpassed Kobayashi in their eating abilities.
we have seen the light said
November 15, 2010 @ 4:44 am
Heathens repent; those messengers for satin will lead you to a land of suffering. They use the good fortunes of a few to lure the unknowing and the willing to a table of despair. You get some shiny trinkets to show for a job well done while the messengers from satin reap the rewards. Some have seen the light and have broken their bond with the evil doers. Follow them to a table of good and purity
we have seen the light 2 said
November 15, 2010 @ 4:45 am
If you morons didn’t know what actually was being said,
Heathens repent; those messengers for satin (ifoce) will lead you to a land of suffering. They use the good fortunes of a few to lure the unknowing and the willing to a table of despair. You get some shiny trinkets (worthless trophies) to show for a job well done while the messengers from satin reap the rewards (millions from casinos and other non food entities). Some (Kobi, Boone, Larue) have seen the light and have broken their bond with the evil doers. Follow them to a table of good and purity
Crazy Legs Mom said (Registered February 16, 2006)
November 15, 2010 @ 7:14 am
Fickle fans. It is interesting to read the various interviews. The one with the most information is The Examiner. Kobayashi is going to English school. It seems as if the pizza did not stick to the fork as he expected. That is what the too soft meant. There is a difference between explaining and making excuses. He apparently begged to be given the opportunity to try again but was told no. Of course, this depends totally upon believing anything you read, see, hear. Everyone including me looks for things which fit with our pre-conceived and firmly held beliefs and is likely to ignore the rest. Every eater has been burned one way or another by the “press”, things taken out of context or things written with a strong bias. Sonya remains my favorite eater, I do like seeing women compete alongside the men, I have been a fan of Kobayashi’s since first meeting him when he was unknown in this country and blew everyone away at Nathan’s. I have not changed my opinion of his eating abilities and his character since that time. He still is the eater who has come closest to beating Joey at Nathans.
Pat From Moonachie said (Registered December 10, 2005)
November 15, 2010 @ 8:38 am
He’s used a knife & fork ..what does he think he’s doing ..eating a snickers bar??
Crazy Legs Mom said (Registered February 16, 2006)
November 15, 2010 @ 8:39 am
Touche Pat. Brief and to the tine.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 15, 2010 @ 9:38 am
To Give Me a Break: I want to believe Anonymous was being facetious, since Bob Shoudt has never come close to equalling Koby … ever. Yet, somehow, Bob was ranked ahead of Koby the last time Koby was ranked.
To We Have Seen the Light: If the IFOCE members are truly messengers of satin, where the hell are the silk garments they should be delving out to contest winners?
Rona: Good one! You made me laugh! 🙂
I have to defend Koby here. He does not routinely eat with a knife and fork—-who eats pizza that way?—- just like none of you (except Sonya and Juliet, perhaps) routinely eat with chopsticks.
If anybody thinks Koby is rationalizing his reasons for not breaking the pizza record using a knife and fork, consider this: The next time there’s a noodle, gyoza, sushi, clam, oyster, or rice contest do any of you think any male MLE eater would stand a ghost of a chance against Koby, Sonya, or Juliet if it was stated in the rules that participants must use chopsticks?
I think not.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 15, 2010 @ 10:27 am
It would be nice to see Joey and Pat take a crack at that.
Anonymous said
November 15, 2010 @ 11:35 am
it would be nice to see rhonda and mom comment on loose meat contest. they can talk about sonya all the time but miss that one.
Mega Munch said
November 15, 2010 @ 11:38 am
As discussed throughout these comments, no two pizzas are alike, which is what makes duplicating this world record attempt impossible.
Larellmarie said (Registered May 9, 2010)
November 15, 2010 @ 12:21 pm
Rhonda – lollllll – I hope your “material” reference was not lost on people cuz it sure made me laugh as did “Satan” being “satin” ahahaha. Thx for the chuckle! 🙂
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 15, 2010 @ 12:47 pm
You’re welcome LM! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for being you!
Crazy Legs Mom said (Registered February 16, 2006)
November 15, 2010 @ 12:47 pm
Seems to be Ladies Day today. Think we get a discount on our postings? Oh, that’s right……no preferential treatment, we want to stand tall alongside the guys. as we should.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 15, 2010 @ 1:06 pm
You got that right Rona. I love standing tall among the men. (I love real stand-up guys also).
stephanie_wu said (Registered August 17, 2010)
November 15, 2010 @ 1:16 pm
I thought Pat Bertoletti had the record of 12 inch pizza, which was less than a minute. Unless there are certain guidelines to the which Guinness abide by,type of pizza,crust thickness or having to clear your mouth before putting another slice in,etc. Bertoletti finished a 12 inch pizza in 49 seconds 2 years ago, to which I believe he was awarded the record.
http://gothamist.com/2010/11/14/kobayashi_fails_to_break_guinness_p.php
“As expected, Guinness has very, very specific rules for the anyone attempting to set the 12″ pizza record:
â– Pizza must weigh at least 348 grams (12.27 oz) and be 12″ in diameter
â– Crust should be heavier than 150 grams, precooked
â– Pizza must have at least sauce and cheese
â– Pizza must be eaten with a knife and fork, but can be precut”
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 15, 2010 @ 1:51 pm
Good info Stephanie. I only know that Pat is the Gold Standard when it comes to speed-eating pizza. I doubt that Koby or Joey is faster than Pat in the first 2 or 3 minutes, though they might (Joey has) catch him after 8 minutes or so.
Cutter said (Registered November 9, 2010)
November 15, 2010 @ 2:27 pm
chopsticks the right tool for oysters, maybe for some. small fork with head close to plate seems fastest. i prefer just slurping it off the shell. chopsticks are great, wouldn’t use them for chicken wings. since traditionally oysters and clams off the halfshall are youtinely eaten without any tools, i don’t see why there would be any restrictions to just using ones hands. damn why am i thinking about clams and oysters. i need a fix.
Jon Bello said
November 15, 2010 @ 8:15 pm
Thanks for clearing that up Stephanie,I didn’t see that article at the time. The conditions of the pizza play a huge factor, I wonder if Guiness monitors how long the pizza sits before being served, even room temperature pizza is hard to eat at a fast pace. I’m going to order some now.
KRUSTY said
November 15, 2010 @ 10:49 pm
YOO PAY NOW….5 DOLLA! 5 DOLLA! YOO BREAK,YOO BUY
duh said
November 16, 2010 @ 4:48 am
ifoce records only exist in the mind of the ifoce, they are not “world” records they do not stick to weight and or size standards. Real world records have strick rules ( guiness) Just one more brick in the bullshit wall called mle
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 16, 2010 @ 10:55 am
“Strick” rules? At least their rules are stricter than those that govern your (Duh’s) use of words.
Ima Fan said (Registered November 16, 2010)
November 16, 2010 @ 11:26 am
I agree with Rhonda. I don’t think Pat has ever lost a pizza eating contest.
Rhonda, I think he always wins because he is universally recognized as having the fastest hands in competitive eating. I think Pat would have crushed this record.
Crazy Legs Mom said (Registered February 16, 2006)
November 16, 2010 @ 12:22 pm
I think it is fun to read all of the different articles which spin things, often with hyperbole. The Master of Hyperbole is George. Again, Nathan’s is a long way away. If Kobayashi reads that George is saying that the era of Kobayashi has passed, who knows what fires will be stoked in his belly. Careful Rhonda, I think Don Lerman has “fastest hands in competitive eating” on a t-shirt. I always thought that was a clever statement. I learned only recently that while images can be copyrighted, using text as images cannot. So Robert Indiana’s “Love” image was never allowed to be copyrighted, and he never received any royalties from any of his “word” images. Credit to Don for his ideas, you cannot copyright a statement.
duh said
November 17, 2010 @ 4:55 am
Rhonda, I apologize for neglecting to proof read my text. I must have been having a boone moment, it should have been strict. But you’ll have to agree with the numerous variations of the offerings and the weight by eye calculations, ifoce “world” records are just that -ifoce records.
anonym said
November 17, 2010 @ 9:27 am
George is quite the cherper
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 17, 2010 @ 10:03 am
Duh … I apologize. I was in a foul mood yesterday —— on the rag. But I slapped the shit out of my boyfriend last night, so I feel better now.
I don’t mean to be a wordsmith. I make a lot of grammatical/spelling eroors myself —-see!
I do understand where you’re coming from. The IFOCE records are exactly that, IFOCE records. However, the records were accomplished by eaters who adhered to a set of standards, though loosely enforced.
I would go on to say that if you think someone else can outeat Joey in dogs or Sonya in oysters, as an example, I’d sure love to watch the attempt.
Larellmarie said (Registered May 9, 2010)
November 17, 2010 @ 12:54 pm
Rhonda – as usual, lollllll. Nice to see a heartfelt apology going out as well 🙂
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
November 17, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
Thanks LM. When I’m wrong (or act like a jerk) I will freely admit it. Life’s too short to get hung up on ego trips, or to think the world revolves around me. I’ve more than enough ulnas and femurs in my closet to help me realize that.
🙂
duh said
November 17, 2010 @ 1:28 pm
Rhonda no harm – no foul, my best to you