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In his most recent blog entry, Pat Bertoletti says he has yet to receive the hot dogs traditionally awarded to Nathan’s qualifiers winners for his victories in 2007 and 2008. If other qualifier victors would like to state whether they have received their hot dog prize, please comment in this thread.
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beautifulbrian said
June 24, 2008 @ 10:38 am
When i competed with Leon Feingold in Nathans french fries eating contest in oceanside ny in 2005 they finally gave Leon Feingold his year supply of dogs they owed him from 2002. Leon needed a ride home and rewarded me with a 5lb bag . That is one good guy. He is truly missed in the sport
Anonymous said
June 24, 2008 @ 11:26 am
pat don’t knock the sponcer you ingrate
I said
June 24, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
don he is not knocking the ‘sponcer’ just pointing out that they have not awarded their stated prize if you conclude it as a knock then thats your problem
Hater said
June 24, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
They did Pat a favor – them dogs is greasy – just send him the $$$ amount they are worth
anonymous said
June 24, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
I said how did you come to the conclusion that was don lerman?
Anonymous said
June 24, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Just goes to show how used the eaters are, and how something needs to be done to stand against the sheas, such as unionize
I said
June 24, 2008 @ 3:04 pm
unionize is a pretty stupid idea for something like this, just get some balls
Anonymous said
June 24, 2008 @ 3:35 pm
its a perfect idea
Don''Moses'' Lerman said
June 24, 2008 @ 4:19 pm
i said & ANON213 that was not me your barking up the wrong tree…don lerman
we conclude said
June 24, 2008 @ 4:37 pm
we conclude that I said is George Shea and we come to that conclusion by the style , substance and other things that he wrote and did a comparison with his writings in the past ,can we be 100% sure , no but if not him one of his yes men
North Pole said (Registered April 28, 2008)
June 24, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
That is pretty bad for all of the prizes to not awarded. Is it the IFOCE or Nathan’s that is slacking on this one?
Ages... said
June 24, 2008 @ 8:18 pm
I’m sure this is not impossible to fix. Its not like “…a pound of flesh” …or “the funeral baked meats that did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables” just get the kid some Nathans Hotdogs. Its summertime, he’s young,… got a heck of a jaw, … he earned them, …unless Nathans owes like over 20 qualifier winners thats over 7300 dogs. If it bigger than that…. then Nobody is getting anything …Economy sucks!”” America America… they haven’t paid me my hotdogs!””….Who will write this story?
Anonymous said
June 24, 2008 @ 9:13 pm
its not just the hot dogs, its how they divvy up prize money, travel funds, top stars vs table enders its the way they handle their business …. no ethics
Gentleman Joe said
June 24, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
I’m still owed for 2 of my 4 wins.
AZ & Saratoga.
I did receive my dogs from Rye Playland ’01 & Philly ’03.
The lack of ethics/respect from the ifoce/Nathan’s is one of the larger reasons why I left.
Pat From Moonachie said
June 24, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
I didn’t find out until I was told by a fellow eater on the bus ride to Coney Island in my second year of qualifying that the winner was supposed to get 2 boxes of dogs, I made sure I got my 2 boxes last year …so in 3 years of qualifying i’m down 2 boxes. The bottom line is you have to speak up at the end of the contest because everyone just wants to get the HECK (I apologise for the harsh language ..it was my tribute to George Carlin!) out of there!
Amonmynuts said
June 24, 2008 @ 11:24 pm
Maybe they subtract all the hot dogs eaten in the contest from the actual prize…if so, Joey owes them some dogs!! They can take my share, and ship it to Africa –
What do you say to an Ethiopian who just ate a hot dog?…”Is that a hot dog in your stomach, or are you just happy to see me???”
ingate finder said
June 25, 2008 @ 1:08 am
Pat….At one time the eaters really wanted the hot dogs because there weren’t cash prizes like there are today!
beautifulbrian said
June 25, 2008 @ 1:52 am
It would be nice if some of the winners of Nathans qualifiers would offer a bag (5lbs) of their 60lbs worth to others like myself that didnt make it to the big show. Leon Feingold and Tim Janus were the only ones that were nice enough to offer me a bag. I am not trying to come off as someone looking for handouts but a few unnamed eaters promised me a bag from their winnings and i got shit in return.I shouldnt have to ask. “Hey remember the dogs you promised me”. What is this like freakin third grade “No these are my comic books and im not sharing” . I hate cheapness. . Learn to give to your fellow eaters and they in turn will give back to you
Anonymous said
June 25, 2008 @ 3:16 am
Brian S. the way u r if other eaters did that then you would be pissed and get grumpy if someone gave someone else five lbs and not you. Beseides how do you know people have not been generous without you knowing about it or are you the self appointed gate keeper on that? Brian only cares about Brian and all the stuff along the way is fodder to get there.
D. Sanchez said
June 25, 2008 @ 3:29 am
You guys are lucky enough to get on TV & get any press coverage, the complaining is ridiculous with all the new generation eaters. They want appearance fees, & unreasonable things, the sport doesn’t need them. They are so boring, they should train on personality.
Brian, win a contest, & maybe you will get to fill your cavity with free hot dogs, otherwise start begging people to offer rides again.
Carey said
June 25, 2008 @ 8:04 am
“It would be nice if some of the winners of Nathans qualifiers would offer a bag (5lbs) of their 60lbs worth to others like myself that didnt make it to the big show.”
“I am not trying to come off as someone looking for handouts”
“What is this like freakin third grade”
“I hate cheapness.”
hmmm….
Mega Munch said
June 25, 2008 @ 8:37 am
This really isn’t an issue of “knocking the sponcer.” The eaters should be taking their complaint to the MLE/Sheas, because it’s their job to make sure their eaters get the rewards they’re promised. Granted, it’s only a couple boxes of hot dogs, but still.
Anonymous said
June 25, 2008 @ 9:36 am
at 5 bux a pound (pack of 8) atleast around this area yea id say gimmie my damn hotdogs
Rhonda Evans said
June 25, 2008 @ 9:37 am
I agree MM. the eaters “work” for the IFOCE, not the sponsors. It’s the IFOCE’s responsibility to ensure the eaters get what they’re entitled to. Perhaps that org does a good job of that. Who’s to say but the eaters themselves?
Brian, it should be totally out of the goodness of one’s heart if he or she wants to give away dogs or other prizes to eaters of lesser ability. I don’t think that an eater is cheap just because he doesn’t share.
It’s impossible to please some people, because either they will get hurt or offended by recipient A getting dogs when recipient B didn’t. If it were me, I would keep them all for myself (or not advertise who I gave them to) just for that reason. That way I’m viewed as an equal opportunity grinch without a bias.
Anonymous said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:14 am
So who’s going to win at QVC, Camden, and SF? And what numbers will they put up?
North Pole said (Registered April 28, 2008)
June 25, 2008 @ 10:29 am
After everything else Nathan’s puts into the contest, they probably don’t care about a few more cases of hotdogs any way. Hit up the IFOCE for the payout.
Oh, buy the way, for everyone else that makes some money off of eating, please send me 10%. Hey I’m not looking for a handout or anything like that… Wait a minute, I don’t want ya’ll to be cheap, better make that 25%!!! 😀
beautifulbrian said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:33 am
I call it as i see it and anyone that has a problem with that , too fuckin bad. I wouild be the first to offer a bag of dogs to a fellow IFOCE member is i was fortunate enough to win a qualifier. Some cannot even fit those boxes in their freezer especially non homeowners. Whats this Hmmm Carey? . I tried burying the hatchet with you and now you want to rehash the bs between us all over again? Your choice my friend. As far as the anonymous postings that take offense to my “cheapness” remark , i dont respond to you unless you attach a name. Who is D.. Sanchez? Never heard of her. And for the record anonymous asswipe Brian does care about Brian and he also cares about others. Now if anyone out there is kind enough to donate a 5lb bag of their winnings it would be greatly appreciated . I wont get offended if your reason for giving me the dogs were due to lack of storage space or you just had no use for them to begin with. I WANT THE DOGS NOW . I WANT EM I WANT EM . I WANT EM . NUFF SAID!
New Jersey Food Bank said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:33 am
Hi, Our Food Bank would be happy to accept any uncollected Nathan’s Hot Dog cases. Thank you, NJFB
Gentleman Joe said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:35 am
What’s the address I’m sending you my 25% to North Pole.
Will you take Paypal??
I’ll send the extra fee as well, so you get your whole 25%.
I wouldn’t want anyone to accuse me of being cheap!
Its not a hand out, its a hand up.
anonymous said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:38 am
What about the shredder who demanded a year supply of hot dogs last year and got them when the rules clearly state , no year supply of dogs to wild card winners.
North Pole said (Registered April 28, 2008)
June 25, 2008 @ 10:46 am
Sounds like someone might need a nap.
Carey said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:49 am
Brian, I hope you don’t get offended by me quoting you like that, I hardly said anything myself, you said it all for me.
The hmmmm was me thinking about the contradictions in that post. Just like you, I call it as I see it, and for you to get pissed when someone else does it is just being a hippocrit.
Rev Ike said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:50 am
I think it’s cheap and downright selfish for one man or woman not to share the wealth with their fellow eaters. The lord says love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. Do unto others and they will do unto you. You want all 60lbs for yourself you selfish bastards. You should be ashamed of yourself. The same bretheren of moral and self righteous gurgitators that passed on purchasing butifulbrian’s new cd are more than likely the same self centered individuals that would not offer him a 5lb bag of hot dogs from their winnings. Shame on all of you. May the power of Christ compel you!
I said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:50 am
Or a swift kick in the ass
Recird keeper said
June 25, 2008 @ 11:08 am
Brian , being a fan of the sport keepin a close eye on the personaliteis . i came up with a list of ifoce members that i truly believe would not part with a 5lb bag of dogs to you or anyone else for that matter. Tell me if you agree
Juliet Lee
Bob Shoudt
Rich Lefevre
Allen Goldstein
Pat Philbin
Joe Larue
Paul Barlow
Arturo Rios
Joey Chestnut If i left out any names people feil free to add more
beautifulbrian said
June 25, 2008 @ 11:12 am
It’s all good Carey. I like your tenacity in telling it like it is so lets call it a truce. Joe you can make that donation to me if you like but if you still have dogs sitting around from 2002 or 03 i dont think i have any use for them unless your intent is to poisen me which i would not put past you
anonymous said
June 25, 2008 @ 11:14 am
Without question this is the post of the month! Good job OJ
Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)
June 25, 2008 @ 11:19 am
Perhaps because it’s not a cash prize, Nathans doesnt realize the value that the Eaters place on the cases of Hot Dogs. Because they are up to their eyes in Hot Dogs every day, they dont see what the big deal is.
I have found this to be the most expensive contest to train for. It takes weeks and weeks to get the rhythem and capacity down, and quite alot of prep work just to get the things bought, cooked properly and plated. All the while buying packs and packs of dogs, buns, lemonade, and the latest Hustler. Other brands go down differently, so if you can afford the actual dogs it’s a bonus.
I can see where a few cases of competition grade dogs in the freezer would be a huge help financially. I cant imagine how many Dogs Joey or Pat must go through. It’s a good thing I’m not near their level, because I couldnt afford it.
Gentleman Joe said
June 25, 2008 @ 11:26 am
The latest Hustler??
Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)
June 25, 2008 @ 11:33 am
I need something to read while on the toilet for the 2 days after the training!
joey chinnuts said
June 25, 2008 @ 12:00 pm
i agree with steakbellie
Anonymous said
June 25, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
I think the shredder got his hotdogs out of guilt since he was screwed in the civil “set up” contest.
Pat From Moonachie said
June 25, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
To quote the great Philosopher Daffy Duck: “Mine, Mine …All Mine!” 😉
Jake from SF said
June 25, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
This is coming from the guy who complained about how high his bill was at the Olive Garden. Then he didn’t even leave a tip for the waitress who he even said gave him and his family good service (because 15% tip was already added on by the restaurant). Hey Brian… I got news for you… now a days when one gets good service at a restaurant you should to tip 20%. I think the majority of people on this site have determined you are not only cheap but selfish person.
North Pole said (Registered April 28, 2008)
June 25, 2008 @ 7:59 pm
Maybe that could be the next poll. Is Brian Cheap, Selfish, or all of the above???
Pointing out the obvious said
June 25, 2008 @ 9:51 pm
DUHHH! and bunch more (add your own adjective here).
joey chinnuts said
June 25, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
mmm wieners.
Anonymous Responder said
June 25, 2008 @ 11:49 pm
Recird keeper, go back to India with your mommy. Nice list of people who all have told you to shove it. By the way, shove it!
beautifulbrian said
June 26, 2008 @ 1:54 am
Fake from SF you pathetic sack of shit, if you know anything about the olive garden most of their restaurants keep their prices within a family budget. which makes it a major dining attraction for those that cant afford high price italian cuisine. I happened to point out the unusual high price because the olive garden has been known to feed a family of 4 for under $40. Since you only dwell on the negative when it comes to anything i print , it doesnt surprise me one bit that a moronic ass like yourself couldnt comprehend the point i was trying to convey. You are a nothing in life and a nothing in society so in essence your little digs on me makes you feel important . Consider this your lucky day that i even bothered responding back to you. Your opening line of “this is coming from a guy” should apply to you.. It should read “this is coming from a guy who’s personal best is 6or 7 hot dogs and buns . Knock em dead in the SF qualifier !
Carey said
June 26, 2008 @ 8:28 am
I know that when I see a gratuity added to my bill, I won’t leave a tip, putting down another 5 percent on the table on a $50 tab is only $2.50, and looks even cheaper. I usually tip 20% when there is no added gratuity. Their loss. Used to be only with six or more at a table, now I see the added gratuity everywhere. Saves me some money so I won’t complain.
Anonymous said
June 26, 2008 @ 9:44 am
To whom does it look cheaper, Carey? To a friend briefly glancing over your shoulder?
If you want to tip somebody on top of a tip, you should, regardless of whether you’re penciling in amount that or placing on the table an amount that by itself looks small. The waiter knows and will be happy for the extra money, and that’s what matters. Every 2.50 matters because every 2.50 adds up.
Carey said
June 26, 2008 @ 10:06 am
na, if they are forcing me to give the 15% tip, I am not going to argue with them about it.
screw the tip said
June 26, 2008 @ 10:09 am
anony 9:44 you fail to get the point. According to BB his hostess was as slow as shit. If you are a presented with a dirty spoon while your salad is waiting and it takes forever for the hostess to bring another one , then its quite obvious that the service is lousy. The hostess can smile in your face all she wants but if the food aint there then dont expect a big tip. Unless you feel the waitress might be a potential blowjob then there is no reason on this planet to add an additional tip to a bill that includes a gratuity fee upfront. You will never see the waiter again so why on earth are you being so generous unless you have money to burn. I certainly don’t
Anonymous said
June 26, 2008 @ 10:48 am
i believe all of this was covered in resivore dogs
Carey said
June 26, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
I think that scene in Resevoir Dogs was more about leaving any tip at all, not an additional sum added to the manditory gratuity on the bill itself.
Anonymous said
June 26, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
It has been reported that several of the winners received styrofoam ice chests via UPS from Nathan’s containing approximately 80 frozen and skinless hotdogs packed in dry ice. What happened to the 60lbs of original Nathan’s as in previous years. It’s a damn shame.
Anonymous said
June 27, 2008 @ 2:45 pm
no it covers gratuity
Mr Pink said
June 27, 2008 @ 3:18 pm
I want my coffe cup filled 9 or 10 times, then maybe MAYBE I’ll leave her a tip.