Contest information on AcmeOyster.com
(From Bruce “The Hangman” Pobanz) Some information about Saturday’s oyster eating contest is available on acmeoyster.com (no direct link, click on contest, then “oyster eating”) The contest will begin at noon at the French Market.
There is also a link to a contest entry form, but it appears to be for the 2005 contest.
update from SykoBozo (who will also be competing) comment – NewOrleansMagazine.com has a possible field:
Nipping at Bertoletti’s heels will be Eater X, a face-painting burrito champ out of New York City’s who is ranked #4 in the world. Also competing is Crazy Legs Conti who is perhaps best known for launching his eating career by winning the first Acme World Oyster Eating Championships in 2002. Baltimore’s Julie Lee (ranked 10th), Seattle’s Erik “The Red” Denmark (ranked 12th), Chicago’s Gravy Brown (15th) and Birmingham’s Chip Simpson (ranked 6th) will also compete.
Louisiana’s top eater, Damon Serignet of Baton Rouge, has promised to defend the honor of the Pelican State in this competition.
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SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 7, 2008 @ 1:59 am
The early favorite is a mohawked chef from Chicago known as Pat “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, ranked 2nd in the world. Bertoletti has posted numerous astounding records, 21 pounds of grits in ten minutes among them. He also holds the endurance oyster eating record, having downed north of 50 dozen in 2007. Nipping at Bertoletti’s heels will be Eater X, a face-painting burrito champ out of New York City’s who is ranked #4 in the world. Also competing is Crazy Legs Conti who is perhaps best known for launching his eating career by winning the first Acme World Oyster Eating Championships in 2002. Baltimore’s Julie Lee (ranked 10th), Seattle’s Erik “The Red” Denmark (ranked 12th), Chicago’s Gravy Brown (15th) and Birmingham’s Chip Simpson (ranked 6th) will also compete.I found this on the web at http://www.neworleansmagazine.com/in-this-issue/articles/news/announcements-dining-3511.html…..so if this is true that means,that Pat #2,Eater X #4,Chip #6,Julie #10,Crazy Legs #11,Erik #12,Gravy #15,J. Erb #33 ,K. Ross #36,EL Toro #41,Nasty Nate #47,Damon Serignet, and little ole me #5,970 (sorry US MALE i couldnt remember my new ranking when i posted this)….if i missed anyone or got the wrong info,sorry about that,if you want to add your name,please do…so far thats a pretty deverse( or dretty perverse,lol) field of eaters….I’m Stoked,New Orleans is going to be fun for sure…hey Badlands and Beautiful Brian are you going to be there? From a marketing side it would be a great time to promote youzzzzz guyzzzzzzz music…Have A Nice Day 🙂
Rhonda Evans said
April 7, 2008 @ 9:26 am
If Chip likes oysters he will likely push Pat. I think Chip can probably eat about around 32-35 dozen. Like I stated before, anyone who can eat 18-20 dozen deserves some recognition.
It looks like Sonya might not be attending, but even without her, as you alluded to SyKo, this contest is not lacking for illuminaries in speed-eating. SyKo I know you will do very well. I’ll be pulling for everyone, but especially you, Legs, and Juliet.
Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)
April 7, 2008 @ 9:29 am
is Sonya not going? I’d still rank her as the person to beat in this contest if you want to be considered the Champ. Dunking is irrelevant, as well as mouth volume. She’s lightning fast! Hope she shows!
Rhonda Evans said
April 7, 2008 @ 10:26 am
Steak, according to Crazy Legs’ Interview that OJ linked to in today’s post, Sonya will not be there. I’m sure that will make many folks happy, since that may open the door for someone to snatch second or third who might not otherwise have had a chance to finish in the money.
As I have maintained many times, there should be payouts through at least the top six or seven finishers. Here we have people who might eat 18 or 20 dozen oysters and “only” finish fourth or fifth, and will therefore lose money they had to pay to travel. That’s sad. Third place money will likely barely pay for the cost of the trip. Where’s the incentive?
Wild Bill said (Registered September 19, 2006)
April 7, 2008 @ 11:19 am
Second or third place money won’t cover the travel expenses to New Orleans, and second will barely cover expenses if you fly into Gulfport or Baton Rouge. I was seeing round trip prices from the Northeast including car rental and 2 nights hotel for not less than $500. Good luck to all who manage to get there. There’s no point in griping about the payouts; nothing will change this year, same old, same old.
Anonymous said
April 7, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Wild Bill, should your comments in this thread not be considered griping?
Wild Bill said (Registered September 19, 2006)
April 7, 2008 @ 11:41 am
I was merely stating facts, anonymous idiot of 11:30 am.
Anonymous said
April 7, 2008 @ 12:11 pm
…and editorializing…and making sure that we’re aware of something that we’re already aware of, which is the payout structure and the cost of traveling.
I’m not criticizing you. I’m just saying that basically you’re griping and then telling us there’s no point in griping.
Rhonda Evans said
April 7, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
Bill you are exactly right and who can rightfully blame you for stating fact? When only three places are paid, only the highest ranked eaters and the locals can afford to show up. Maybe that’s MLE’s way of screening for new talent. I guess in the short run it’s more cost-effective for MLE as a business.
anonymous said
April 7, 2008 @ 12:28 pm
Wild Bill has the right to gripe . Anonymous why dont you give your real name next time. If anyone has shelled out more money for airfare and hotel while getting shit in return it’s Wild Bill. This organization should show some class or appreciation for those that have depleted their bank accounts of hundreds of dollars to compete in these contests,The right think to do would be to fly them out to the next event or at least give them a complimentary room. It’s all take take and nothing given back by the ifoce. Why don’t some of you fools that live for 5 min on the camera or 8 min of free food you cant even enjoy , wake up and smell the fuckin coffee.
Romeo said
April 7, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
People are in for a shocker. Juliet can eat 60 dozen with one arm tied behind her back. No wonder other top eaters don’t show. They’re just scared of the twenty something queen of all competitive eating.
KevinRoss said
April 7, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. . .everyone gets prize money in an oyster eating contest because those little bivalves are so expensive. Even people that don’t place near the top will be eating hundreds of dollars worth of food. I’m excited to be able to eat more than a couple dozen of oysters at a time (which is where I usually have to stop because they are like 20 dollars a dozen around here).
Rhonda Evans said
April 7, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
That’s a good point KR. It’s just that in such a contest, who can taste them to enjoy them?
Rhonda Evans said
April 7, 2008 @ 1:42 pm
Anonymous happiness means different things to different people. Some folks do, for sure, treasure eating with the best in the business. Some guys long to rub shoulders with Joey Chestnut. Crazy Legs Conti, and Sonya Thomas, who frequent the public limelight. Some very smart folks realize that such a chance to get real close to the most famous names in the business may never pass their way again, so they take advantage of an opportunity knocking.
Perhaps if there was someone in your organization with the same prestige you would be able to understand where I’m coming from. Or perhaps you’re already smart enough to realize that, and you’re already happy. If so, enjoy. If not, why crap in the punch bowl, from which no one wants to drink anyway?
KevinRoss said
April 7, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
I know what you mean Rhonda. It would be more fun probably to set the endurance record so one could savor each one. But oysters tend to be eaten fast anyway in a non-contest situation. You don’t really chew through them so much as move them through your mouth to get the flavor of the oyster and the oyster liquor (i.e. seawater) before swallowing them. So I think the flavor of the oyster will persist even when trying to eat them fast as possible.
Anonymous said
April 8, 2008 @ 7:04 pm
That link is BS.
SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 8, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
HAHA,i just checked that link and now its about “dogs at the park”…i dont know what happened to the original link,maybe its a day by day thing???
SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 8, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
Okay you werent kidding,that link is Bull S%$@,Do Not Waste Your Time Clicking On Link,it will get you no where,the origianl link is gone for some reason…i will never get those 15 minutes back i just spent looking for it,Good Luck 🙂
SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 9, 2008 @ 12:28 pm
okay this is the crappy luck i have,i woke up feeling like i had the flu or something,so i went to the doctor,i have a double ear infection,an upper respirtory (how ever you spell it) infection,my nose is completly clogged,so i got a couple of shots,some kind of oral steriod DEXPAK,some kind of antibiotic (i think) AVELOX and something called PHENYLEPH (maybe for phlem i think),all this just so i can make Oysters on saturday,LOL the things we do to compeat…at least doing this event if my nose is running it will just look like im eating alot,Have A Nice Day 🙂
SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 11, 2008 @ 1:02 pm
HAHAHA,okay i just got back from the doctor and now i have strep throat on top of everything else, so a couple more shots,another persription and that brings my total just to get to the event after gas about $150 give or take just to show up,haha maybe its some sort of New Orleans voodoo whammy,i dont care im going and im going to go all out,i can still be sick all weekend,as long as im half way good for 10 minutes,right…good luck to all cya, tomorrow 🙂