Mass. man seeks CE ban
The Eagle Tribune has an article about Andover, MA resident Paul MacInnis, who is on a quest to ban all eating contests.
After he stops the Nathan’s contest, he said he’ll move to ban all professional competitive eating.
He has the option of introducing a bill to the Massachusetts Legislature — which he’d have to do by January. Andover Town Clerk Randy Hanson said it wouldn’t be possible to ban competitive eating locally because the Board of Selectmen would have no authority to uphold such a ruling, even if it were voted in at town meeting.
But one thing’s for sure: MacInnis is one tough cookie, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes.
“I will not be ignored,” he said. “I will become such a pain in the neck to these people. I may be on a fool’s errand here, but I’m not going to let it go.”
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anonymous said
October 2, 2007 @ 11:15 am
How much are the Shea’s paying this guy to do this?
Original Hater said
October 2, 2007 @ 11:25 am
What a douche. Doesn’t he have better things to do? Just another person looking for his 5 mins of fame. I can’t imagine this goes anywhere.
Anonymous said
October 2, 2007 @ 11:50 am
Maybe Joe can challenge him to a 2-minute eating contest, loser retires from what he’s doing.
Carey said
October 2, 2007 @ 12:05 pm
What if Budweiser had a contest? A contest for what? I hope he isn’t talking about a drinking contest. Is this guy intelligent enough to see the difference between eating and consuming alcohol? Oh, and gluttony is also an outdated concept. Let’s move on to the 21st century.
johnny b said
October 2, 2007 @ 4:56 pm
I challenge g i joe to a 25 second beef tongue eating contest. A lot can be told from the outcome of this contest, so the loser would retire. I would be willing to even eat for 1 minute. Or maybe I’ll just start a new organization and have all the contests be really short to favor lack of eating talent.
Philly Guy said
October 2, 2007 @ 5:38 pm
I express myself through my eating. Protect me first amendment!!!
Anonymous said
October 3, 2007 @ 1:33 am
Joe,
The gauntlet has been thrown. Do you accept?
Carey said
October 3, 2007 @ 7:48 am
So, does the 100m race in the Olympics favor people that can’t run? Because that event lasts less than 11 seconds, yet it is still won by the top runners.
Gentleman Joe said
October 3, 2007 @ 11:11 am
Who is this GI Joe you speak of & does GI stand for Gastro-Intestinal?