Philly.com and MyFoxPhilly have articles about the IFOCE prohibiting its members from competing in Wing Bowl 19 even though the restriction on “pro” eaters has been lifted. An agreement in the near future does not appear likely. Wing Bowl founder Al Morganti has the following quote: “George Shea can kiss my Boston a–“.

Philly.com reports that Kobayashi is prohibited from competing because his IFOCE contract is still in effect, but will attend as a spectator. (It would be interesting to learn when it expires).

Some of the prizes are also listed: the overall winner will receive $20,000 and the top local will get a new Dodge Ram pickup.

Brian Subich reports that Dave “US Male” qualified for Wing Bowl this morning: “Congrats to US Male completing his Wing Bowl stunt, your reward….the axe and losing to Wingador” No report on his stunt is currently available on the Wing Bowl website.

Bill “El Wingador” Simmons has decided to come out of retirement for Wing Bowl 19 to attempt to win his sixth title.

update A gallery of US Male’s stunt is available.

Bill “El Wingador” Simmons says his four year old son is responsible for his return to competition.

update Dec 8 http://www.youtube.com/user/BSchultz267 has videos of qualification stunts

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A new official web site for the Wing Bowl has been set up at http://wingbowl.cbslocal.com/events/2010/12/ The calendar page announces that tickets will go on sale on December 14 and that Brad Sciullo will attempt to qualify by eating 3 pounds of calamari in 2 minutes on Monday. Dave “US Male” Goldstein and Brian Subich are scheduled to attempt their stunts on Tuesday. 5 Wing-Off qualifiers are scheduled for January 2011. Wing Bowl founder Al Morganti says the total purse will be over $100,000 and the grand prize will be $20,000 cash.

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Philly.com has a blog entry about Takeru Kobayashi’s appearance in Philadelphia today where he considered an offer to compete in the 2011 Wing Bowl and sampled chicken wings which were reported as the first he had eaten, even though he competed in a 2007 wing eating contest in Las Vegas. The blog entry cites jaw health issues, and not a contractual dispute, as the reason Kobayashi did not compete in the 2010 Nathan’s finals.

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(via Stephanie Wu twitter) CityPaper reports that Lisel Parilon, a female student at the the University of Pennsylvania’s dental school, completed the 33 taco challenge in under at all three Drinker’s locations in the Philadelphia on August 20, 23 and 26, beating the 13 minute limit in each attempt. The prize for completing the “Triple Crown” in under a week is free drinks at all Drinker’s locations. On her most recent attempt last Thursday, she completed the challenge in 9 minutes.

Philly.com reports that Ms. Parillon plans to attempt to qualify for Wing Bowl 19 and calls her the first serious female competitor at that event since Sonya Thomas stopped participating in it.

Images from Drinkers facebook gallery

update Aug 31 Shadow Scene was there: “New record. Girl just polished off 33 huge tacos in 9mins!!! While drinkin a beer!”

update Sept 1 Shadow Scene’s pictures have been posted

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Philly.com has a blog entry about the 5-Pound Philly Challenge at Jake’s Sandwich Board, which consists of a two-foot sandwich, four soft pretzels, a box of Tastykakes, 24 Peanut Chews, and a Champ Cherry soda. The challenge is free if completed in 45 minutes and the first finisher will receive a $100 gift card.

The BRGR Joint in Bryn Mawr has put out a press release about its OMG burger challenge. The OMG burger has 11 patties and Doug “Obi Wing” Petock was a one time record holder.

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Jim’s Steaks in Philadelphia recently started a Facebook page, and there is no mention of a cheesesteak record attempt by Pat Bertoletti on it. Dave “US Male” Goldstein comments that Bertoletti fell two sandwiches short of Bob Shoudt’s record of 13. If that is accurate, Bertoletti’s 11 sandwiches would tie the 1977 record set by Lynda Kuerth.

CBS3 has a video about Abner Silver, owner of Jim’s Steaks, setting up the facebook page. Abner Silver also set up the 1977 event where Lynda Kuerth set the cheesesteak record.

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek will do a jalapeno eating contest on First Take on ESPN2 Friday. He is holding a contest on his facebook that will award an autograph to the fan who submits a video eating the most jalapenos in a minute.

update May 13 Celek’s competition will be Pat Bertoletti and four other ESPN employees. The MLE facebook says that the contest should start around 11:45 eastern.

Wide receiver D Yergey of the Philadelphia Liberty Belles says she can outeat any of the linewomen on her team in an eating contest.

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