Burger King considered holding an eating contest to promote the addition of hot dogs to its menu, but decided against the idea.
CapitalFM.com has an article and video about Isaac Harding Davis eating 100 chicken McNuggets in 4:44, which was billed as a world record.
Las Vegas Advisor reports that legal brothel Sheri's Ranch in Pahrump, NV has a restaurant that offers a 2 pound burger challenge that is free if finished in under 30 minutes.
The schedule for the 2016 NYC Hot Sauce Expo announces there will be 7 spicy eating contests in Brooklyn over April 23 and 24.
The Philly Pizza Brawl in Broomall, PA has been rescheduled to April 9 from December 19. The purse is listed at $5000.
Brandon "Feast Mode" Carr won this morning's paczki eating contest at Eddy's Bakery in Ansonia, CT. Defending champion Manny Cambra was runner up.
Metro.co.uk has an article about Adam "Beard Meats Food" Moran finishing the 20 pancake challenge weighing 7 pounds at My House Diner in Leeds in 18 minutes. Kate Ovens has uploaded a video of her eating 12 pancakes at the Breakfast Club in London.
Johnny Utah's in Manhattan will hold a Mardi Gras eating contest tonight awarding $100 and a spot in a finals contest (the date & prizes for the finals are not listed).
Keith Tuzzolino ate 5 bagels in 5 minutes to win the first prize of $500 in yesterday's National Bagel Eating Championship in Huntington, NY. Wayne Algenio was runner-up.
The Seattle Times has a report on four attempts at the Dong Thap Noodles Pho Challenge, which will award $1000 $100 to someone who can finish it in under 90 minutes.
A press release about Nathan's Famous centennial announces that a special event will be held in New York City in September. Could this be the Joey Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi matchup that Joey Chestnut mentioned last year?
Hazem Khaled has uploaded a video of him competing in the Super Bowl 12.1 pound Burger Challenge at the 82 American Diner in Dubai, UAE. The restaurant will pay $1362 to someone finishing the challenge in under 15 minutes.
Donald Trump campaigned at Chez Vachon this morning, a Manchester, NH restaurant that has devoted a wall to winners of its poutine challenge.
Jeff "FaFa" Woods passed away after experiencing chest pains while running the first mile of the five mile Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh, NC yesterday. The incident occurred before the midpoint of the race where competitors consume a dozen Krispy Kreme dougnuts. Woods was 58 years old and not a regular runner according to his friends.
Proof Rooftop Lounge in Houston will hold a hot dog eating contest today awarding $200 to the winner.
Joey Chestnut four-peats Orlando Chili, Esper 2nd, Sudo 3rd
Full results Part 1 | Part 2
1) Joey Chestnut 7 32 oz bowls
2) Geoffrey Esper 6.25
3) Miki Sudo 6
4) Gideon Oji 5.75
5) Eric “Badlands” Booker 4.25
6) Nathan Biller 2.75
7) Tom Goes
update Joey Chestnut defended his title with 7 32 ounce bowls in 6 minutes.
Orlando Weekly has an interview with Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo. Gideon Oji, Badlands Booker, Nate Biller and Geoff Esper are also expected to compete.
Jake Stillis won the first prize of $500 in yesterday's cheesesteak eating contest at Buzz Mill Coffee in Austin.
Planet RV in Davey, FL will hold a rib eating contest February 14 awarding an RV rental listed at $2500 to the winner. $150 cash will also be awarded.
Tampa Rays outfielder attempted a 35 ounce steak along with vegetables, two salads, two regular sides and a bag of donuts at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater, FL. The restaurant donated $4000 to his charity of choice, Joshua House, despite lack of success.
Molly Schuyler wins Wing Bowl 24
9:42 Top 5 from philly.com
1 429 Molly Schuyler
2 408 Pat Bertoletti
3 306 Bob Shoudt
4 234 US Male
5 191 Skin & Bones
9:01 The final top 2
1 429 Molly Schuyler
2 408 Pat Bertoletti
3 306 Bob Shoudt
8:57 The Wing Bowl twitter announces Molly Schuyler has won. Results have yet to be announced on the radio streaming.
8:52 The final 2 minute round is over
8:48 Top 5 at end of 2nd half
1 394 Molly Schuyler
2 374 Pat Bertoletti
3 291 Notorious B.O.B.
4 228 US Male
5 189 Skin & Bones
8:44 Penelope won Wingette of the year
8:41 Uncle Rico has been disqualified for reversing near Molly
8:35 Dave Brunelli has been disqualfied
8:30 Quazy has been disqualified
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8:24 First Half Top 10
1 193 Molly Schuyler
2 191 Pat bertoletti
3 179 brunelli
4 163 Uncle Rico
5 153 Notorious B.O.B
6 143 US male
7 131 Quazy
8 125 Dave “Termite” Wood
9 121 Skin & Bones
10 118 Oink Oink
8:21 Danny the Marine has won best entourage. “Gravy” Brown was escorted from the stage by security. There has been a 4th disqualification disqualification. Blonde Mamba won the college division with 85 wings
8:11 The first half is over. LA Beast has been ejected.
8:09 “Anonymous” has reversed and been disqualified
8:06 WIP says Tim “Gravy” Brown has been disqualified for mixing plates of wings
8:05 Tim “Gravy” Brown has reversed and been disqualified
7:56 The contest has started
7:51 Pat Bertoletti has his eating contest trophies on his float
7:50 Molly Schuyler is riding on a rocket for her float
7:49 Bob Shoudt has entered his float is a giant replica of himself
7:47 Dennis Rodman has entered
7:36 Tim “Gravy” Brown is dressed as the Ppe and his float is a gravy boat
7:34 Dave Brunelli’s enters to “My Heart Will Go On” on a damaged ship float
7:31 US Male enters dressed as former Eagles coach Chip Kelly
7:17 Dave “The Termite” Wood is dressed as Hulk Hogan and has a wrestling ring in his float
7:08 Danny the Marine has a Humvee in her procession
7:07 LA Beast ate a cactus when he entered the arena
Wing Bowl 24 previews
- Philly.com live blog
- NJ.com preview
- BillyPenn.com profile of Wing Bowl radio host & co-founder Angelo Cataldi
- Wingbowl.CBSlocal.com backstage gallery
- PhillyVoice.com article on how strip clubs benefit from the Wing Bowl
- List of famous Philadelphians that would do well at the Wing Bowl
- TalkSportsPhilly.com Wing Bowl Weigh In gallery
Eater Profiles
- Dimitry “Ukraine Train” Shchupak in LevittownNow.com
- Danielle Gatlos in Metro.us
- Kurt “Rumspringa” Fritzche in CourierPostOnline
Wing Bowl 24 competitors Dave "The Termite" Wood & Moe Train are the guests in the latest episode of the Fink Beats the Stomach podcast. Tracy "Mmm Mmm" Goode's retirement was the main topic of the previous podcast.
The official odds for Wing Bowl 24 have been posted. Defending winner Pat Bertoletti is the favorite at 2-1, Molly Schuyler is at 3-1. The article contains an interview with Bob “The Notorious B.O.B.†Shoudt.
McFadden's in Glendale, AZ is holding a wing eating contest on Sunday awarding $250 to the winner.
Nick Vadala of philly.com is covering this afternoon's weigh in for Wing Bowl 24 on his twitter.
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