Upcoming eating contests
eating challenges
(All Pennsylvania eating challenges and contests in database)
ESPNLV.com has information about its 2013 Munch Madness circuit. The finals will take place on April 7 at Big Woody's in Allentown, PA and award $500 to the winner of a scrapple eating contest. The first qualifier will be held February 27 at Casey's Place in Quakertown.
Justin Vernon won the finals of Big Woody's Wing Off in Forks, PA Sunday for the fifth year in a row and received a prize of $500. (gallery)
The facebook for PYT Philly reports that Bill "El Wingador" Simmons is spending his first post-indictment day by seeing how many bacon tacos he can eat in five minutes.
Jamie McDonald wins Wing Bowl 21, US Male top local
10:01 NJ.com reports that Bill “El Wingador” Simmons is considering a comeback for Wing Bowl 22.
9:49 CBSLocal.com report
9:27 Philly.com has a contest report
8:59 Final top 4 results
1) Jamie “The Bear” McDonald 287 wings
2) Jon “Super” Squibb 282
3) Dave “US Male” Goldstein 266
4) Skin & Bones
8:53 Tiger Wings has been DQed
8:49 The top 5 with the 2 minute final round left
1) Jamie McDonald 265
2) Jon Squibb 252
3) Dave US Male 247
4) Dave “Tiger Wings & Things” 220
5) Skin & Bones 202
8:42 The second round is over
8:36 US Male’s 148 wings is not a first half record; Kobayashi ate 165 last year
8:24 First Round totals (via CSN live blog)
Dave US Male 148
Jon Squibb 138
Jamie McDonald 130
Tiger Wings & Thing 128
Skin & Bones 126
Not Rich Razzi 102
Uncle Rico 97
Snack Jack Diamon 92
Ukraine Train 87
Wayney Wonder Algenio 81
8:18 3 of the national eaters will advance to the second round, 7 locals will move on
8:06 The first half is over. Jamie McDonald is reportedly behind Jon Squibb and Dave “US Male” Goldstein is among the leaders. The Dallas representative Jordan Avalos, reversed eight minutes into the contest, which is not surprising since he was selected on “trash talking” instead of eating ability. “US Male” has won best entourage
7:50 The contest has started
7:44 New Eagles coach is on site and currently being interviewed
7:34 The “World” eaters are entering and the crowd is throwing debris at the out of towners
Wing Bowl 21 Coverage
- Philly.com live blog
- CNS Philly live blog
- ABC Local live blog
- Courier Post gallery
- ESPN Playbook article about Wing Bowl
- Philly.com Wing Bowl Q & A
- Philly.com column critical of Wing Bowl
Competitor Profiles
- CBS Local article about Jamie McDonald
- LancasterOnline article about “Snack Jack” Diamond.
- Philly Burbs article about “South Jersey” Keith Carman
- Video about “South Jersey” Keith Carman
- NJ.com article about substitute competitor “Rob the Slob” Peachey Jr.
Barnaby's of Ridley in Holmes, PA is holding a wing eating contest tonight awarding $300 to the winner.
There will be two seitan wing eating contests in Philadelphia Saturday: the third Vegan Wing Bowl at the Abbaye (comparison with WIP Wing Bowl) and the Veggie Wing Bowl at the Adobe Cafe featuring local comedians.
Anonymous competitive eaters allege improper Wing Bowl counting
Philly.com has an article about Wing Bowl 21 with the following anonymous quotes:
One longtime competitor, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, quipped, “[acclaimed competitive eater] Joey Chestnut comes in from California, wins three Wing Bowls, and his numbers are somewhere around the 160 mark. Then Squibb gets to 200? How the heck do you think Kobayashi ate 337 wings? It’s not because they’re the biggest wings you ever saw in your life. They’ve gotten smaller.”
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Still, another anonymous insider suggested the year-over-year increase is a result of the contest being rigged, calling the competition “complete b——-.”
Philly.com has the full list of Wing Bowl 21 competitors. Wayne Algenio, Andrew Skweres, and Jordan Avalos received the New York City, Chicago and Dallas berths. The odds are also available. Jon Squibb is the favorite in the national competition at 3-2 with Jamie McDonald behind him at 2-1. In the local competitors, Richard Razzi is the favorite at 3-1 and Dave "US Male" Goldstein is behind him at 4-1. "Snack" Jack Diamond is the biggest underdog at infinity-1 odds. CBS' Mancave blog has a list of the last five Wing Bowl Champions starting with Sonya Thomas.
Dave Brunelli won a sandwich eating contest held at the Bologna Fest in Lebanon, PA. The first prize was $250.
The Pennsylvania episode of the Travel Channel's "Edge of America", to be televised on January 29, will have a segment about the haggis eating contest held at the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem.
NJ.com has a report on Jon Squibb's quest to regain his Wing Bowl title and the Drexel University paper has an article about MBA student Anthony “Wiz-Kid†Wisniewski, who qualified for Wing Bowl 21 by eating a cow tongue in five and a half minutes. The Wing Bowl twitter claims a big announcement will be made tomorrow at 8 eastern. update Jan 21 Patch.com also has an article about Squibb.
Chambers 19 in Doylestown, PA is holding a wing eating contest on January 27 awarding a trip to Las Vegas.
Philly.com reports that Takeru Kobayashi will partner with Chief Inspector Dennis Wilson when he compete the Philadelphia Police and Firefighters Wing Bowl January 25. PhillyBurbs also has an article about Wing Bowl 21 qualifier Andrew "King Disco" Cordisco.
Philly.com reports that 5-time champion Bill "El Wingador" Simmons will not attend or be involved with Wing Bowl 21 after his arrest for cocaine distribution in June (he is currently awaiting trial). Despite his legal issues, Simmons believes he would make the overall American top 3 after training.
The Stadium Bar & Grill in Bensalem, PA is holding a burger eating contest awarding $250 ($200 to the winner).
Johnnie Excel qualified for Wing Bowl 21 by eating 20 grilled cheese sandwiches in under 12 minutes. In other Wing Bowl 21 news, Rick "The Manager" Russo has a new video for his anthem and the mini-profiles of the competitors have been updated. (The DC representative "Large" Todd King, won the 2012 Washington Wing Bowl.) update Philly.com has an article
ESPN 1230/1320 is holding a wing eating circuit at Big Woody's locations located in Lehigh Valley, PA. The finals on February 3 will award $500. Five qualifiers start today and will award $100 and a one night stay in Bally’s Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ to the winner in addition to a spot in the finals. The contest rules restrict entry to amateurs from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Michael Baturin produced a video promoting Jon Squibb's quest to win a fourth title at Wing Bowl 21. update The video has been moved to new URL.
Former Pennsylvania governor has a column for Philly.com praising Wing Bowl 17-19 champion Jon Squibb which calls him the "last best hope" of Philadelphia sports. (via email)
WIP announces that all tickets available for Wing Bowl 21 have been sold.
Wing Bowl 21 tickets are now on sale and can be purchased using the following link.
Wing Bowl 21 tickets will go on sale for $10 on ComcastTix.com on Tuesday, December 11 at 9 am Eastern. (direct link for purchase)
"Snack" Jack Diamond qualified for Wing Bowl 21 today by eating 16 bunless hot dogs in 2 minutes. Stacy "Eatorama" McCarthy and "Iceman" qualified on Thursday. Alexis failed her stunt of eating 100 tater tots in 3 minutes this morning, but received an invitation to the in-studio Wing Off.
Dave Brunelli & Dave Goldstein tie in first Wing Bowl 21 Wing Off
Philly.com reports that Dave “Tiger Wings & Things” Brunelli and Dave “US Male” Goldstein tied in this morning Wing Off held at PJ Whelihan’s in Cherry Hill, NJ and will both receive a spot in Wing Bowl 21 on February 1. Tickets will go on sale on December 11 for $10.
Wing Bowl 21 will have a two tier system. In the first tier, three time champion Jon Squibb will face off against winners of five qualifiers to be held around the country. Other Philadelphia area residents will compete in the second tier to win a Nissan Pathfinder. The person with the overall highest total will win $20,000.
Wing Bowl 21 rules released – first Wing Off Wednesday
The official announcement for Wing Bowl 21 will take place Monday, but contest rules have already been posted containing information on how to qualify for the finals in Philadelphia on Feburary 1, 2013:
- The majority of finalists will qualify by successfully completing an in-studio stunt. (Stunt submission form)
- Five first round Wing Offs will be held at Philadelphia area PJ Whelihan’s. The first Wing Off will take place November 28 in Cherry Hill, NJ. The winners of the first round Wing Offs will then compete in a second round Wing Off to win a spot in the finals. An in-studio Wing-Off will also be held between two people who almost finished their stunt.
- CBS Radio stations in Washington, DC “The Fan”, New York City (WFAN 660), Boston “The Sports Hub”, Chicago “The Score” and Dallas “The Fan” will hold qualifiers sending the winner to the finals. The regional winners will receive $200 and travel expenses.
- Former champions Takeru Kobayashi, Jon Squibb, Joey Chestnut, Bill “El Wingador” Simmons will receive byes and not have to qualify. (It is likely that 100% of those invitations will not be accepted.)
- There are no restrictions on “professionals” or non-locals.
- The overall winner will receive $20000 and a Wing Bowl Champion Ring and gold medal. The top competitor fro the Philadelphia area will win a Chevy Camaro.
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