# Hot Dog Eating Champs **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 4, 2015, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256 "2015-07-04T18:31:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2015, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/21 "2015-07-06T13:24:07Z")
> [@Cardigan](#): > > I wonder if the rationale for dipping the buns in Crystal Light is that by saturating the buns with liquid it might reduce the air spaces in the bread? That’s the general thought but I believe the more common approach is plain water. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/22 "2015-07-07T19:11:28Z")
> [@Amateur\_Barbarian](#): > > Even as a one-time trencherman of regional note, I just can’t fuggin’ imagine. Flameo Hotman! ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/23 "2015-07-07T20:16:55Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > How much does it cost to enter a competitive eating event? > [@cmyk](#): > > Your dignity. 😃 Actually, I was wondering if it’s feasible to pay the entry fee, sit down at the table, and just eat a hot dog (maybe two) like a civilized human being, taking some care with the condiments, and savoring the textures and flavors. You know, the way a hot dog (or any food) is _meant_ to be eaten. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/24 "2015-07-07T22:35:30Z")
There are lots of disgusting eating videos out there, but if you want to see what Joey Chestnut is capable of, just google “Joey Chestnut burrito” (sorry - cannot post the link right now). He inhales a 5 lb burrito in under 3 minutes (I think) on Man vs Food TV show. Warning: Wait 30 minutes to an hour after your latest meal before viewing. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/25 "2015-07-08T04:47:01Z")
The owner of the company I work for won the Nathan’s hotdog contest once, though that was back when the top amount was like 15 or something. A lot, but not disgustingly so. ---
**Author:** ![Simplicio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@Simplicio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simplicio)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/26 "2015-07-08T08:39:11Z")
> [@Machine\_Elf](#): > > [Kobayashi eats one hot dog.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fml8XCTkhwA) I think you accidentally linked to a video-clip from Shark Week. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2015, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/27 "2015-07-10T02:11:01Z")
> [@snowthx](#): > > There are lots of disgusting eating videos out there, but if you want to see what Joey Chestnut is capable of, just google “Joey Chestnut burrito” (sorry - cannot post the link right now). He inhales a 5 lb burrito in under 3 minutes (I think) on Man vs Food TV show. Warning: Wait 30 minutes to an hour after your latest meal before viewing. Whoa, I’d hate to have to clean that guy’s bathroom for the next day or so after that. ---
**Author:** ![stui\_magpie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stui_magpie/32/11010_2.png) [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/28 "2015-07-10T03:54:52Z")
> [@Machine\_Elf](#): > > [Kobayashi eats one hot dog.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fml8XCTkhwA) > > [This guy might be a contender.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeqRaS6YrcU&feature=player_detailpage#t=84) Urgh, obviously the trick it to be able to swallow a whole mouthful of food without chewing. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2015, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256/29 "2015-07-10T06:30:51Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > That’s the general thought but I believe the more common approach is plain water. I’m guessing that person uses Crystal Light because it tastes better. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-eating-champs/724256.md?page=1)