From condiment customization to innovative flavors, plain food is more than just bland. While this special event is targeted at a specific audience, it is a reminder that condiments are just as important as the food they cover. HEINZ promotes hot dogs are not a contest, photo provided by HEINZ The prize includes $10,000.” More information and complete rules can be found at online. According to HEINZ, “the first runner-up to film themself savoring a hot dog with at least one HEINZ condiment and direct message it to the Instagram will win. The “Hot Dogs Are Not a Contest” offer is being made to any of the losing finalists in the Hot Dog Eating contest. I am done with Hot Dog Eating Contests, and I encourage contestants and fans everywhere to see the light –hot dogs aren’t hot dogs without condiments.” I recognize now that I was woefully misguided, and I want to make it right by joining the movement. It is one of the reasons why he is partnering with HEINZ on the “‘Hot Dogs Are Not a Contest’ movement.Īs Takeru Kobayashi, six-time Hot Dog-Eating Contest Champion, said, “After participating in this contest for many years, I can attest to the mistreatment of hot dogs first-hand and admit to doing it myself. As a previous hot dog eating champion, Takeru Kobayashi understands this concept better than most. While people can debate which topping brings out the flavor in a hot dog, the reality is that a plain, a naked dog is not the most exciting bite.Īlthough people can appreciate the skill and method that competitive hot dog eating offers, those individuals are more about eating speed than pure enjoyment. This year, HEINZ and Takeru Kobayashi are joining forces to showcase that hot dogs deserve condiments, not contests.Īs shared by HEINZ, 94% of fans prefer their hot dogs smothered in condiments. “I’m sure the physical effects will kick in in a little bit.While competitive eating champions can devour dozens and more hot dogs in 10 minutes, that food feat might miss out on an element that many people appreciate, eating a hot dog with condiments. He finished third Saturday with 39.5 dogs. She also said it helps that she has a training partner in her boyfriend, bodybuilder Nick Wehry, the No. Oddsmakers had pegged her as the heavy favorite.Ībout the lack of fans present, she said, “To everybody watching at home, I wish you could be here, but thank you so much for supporting us out of your living room.” It’s her seventh title, more than any woman ever. Miki Sudo ate 48.5 hot dogs to win the women’s division and set a world record. It took a little more work to get through it.” “It was hard, but I knew I was fast at the beginning,” Chestnut said on ESPN. Gamblers can (legally) bet on the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the first time in the July Fourth event's history (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) Kena Betancur/Getty Images Nathan's held its first hot dog eating contest in Coney Island on July 4, 1916. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 04: Joey Chestnut (C) eats during the men's hot dog eating contest on Jin New York City.

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