The Connection has an interview with Sonya Thomas in which she says the first nickname she considered was "Seabiscuit". update CapFlyer.com reports that Andrews Air Force Base has named Sonya Thomas its "Warrior of the Week."

July 14, 2011 at 11:59 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2011 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Sonya Thomas | Permalink * Comments (8)

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  1. DaxtheGinger said (Registered April 23, 2011)

    July 15, 2011 @ 12:09 am

    Cause she looks like a horse? i dont get it?

  2. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    July 15, 2011 @ 7:19 am

    It might be because little Seabiscuit started out as an underdog, who later ran faster than his much larger opponents. The movie is very entertaining.

  3. nunonabun2 said (Registered November 10, 2009)

    July 15, 2011 @ 10:28 am

    How about we come up with new nicknames for her? I like “Queen of Cleveland”

  4. Pat from Moonachie said

    July 15, 2011 @ 10:56 am

    It was shortened from “See Biscuit, Eat Biscuit” ..apparently, she REALLY likes biscuits!

  5. Stallion Italian said (Registered August 27, 2010)

    July 15, 2011 @ 11:05 am

    Think Rhonda nailed it. Hope that was a joke about her looks. She doesn’t need a new nickname, she is more than firmly established as The Black Widow, why would anyone want to change something which works just fine.

  6. Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)

    July 15, 2011 @ 2:02 pm

    Wow, “Warrior of the Week,” and recognition from the Joint Base Andrews Base Commander! That’s just more evidence that Sonya’s success in competitive eating is simply a carryover from her outstanding work ethic in serving America’s troops at her BK.

    She’s a wonderful role model for others on how to succeed! It goes with the saying, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

  7. Name Caller said

    July 15, 2011 @ 2:55 pm

    Sonya’s good with nicknames. Joey always reminds her that it was she who came up with “Jaws.” I don’t think Stephanie has a nickname. I wonder if she would consider Seabiscuit? I bet Sonya would be honored. Stephanie’s small, fast, from out West, challenging her established Eastern competitors, and clearly coming up fast behind Sonya.

  8. Anonymous said

    July 15, 2011 @ 4:42 pm

    Stephanie is Xanadu.

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