Nathan’s Hot Dogs, Coney Island - In a battle royale, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut once again defeated six-time(2001-2006) hot dog eating champ Takeru “Tsunami” Kobayashi to retain the coveted Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Championship. Both Chestnut and Kobayashi ate 59 hot dogs during the 10-minute regulation period. The championship was decided by an action-packed five-dog “eat off.” Chestnut finished his 5th dog a few vomit-inducing seconds before Kobayashi and kept his Nathan’s Mustard Belt. Hallelujah!

I can barely get two dogs down my gullet before feeling like absolute hell. I can’t image what eating 64 hot dogs would do to you. I’m guessing they become really good friends with the toilet in their hotel rooms.

I did a quick search and found that, on average, a hot dog and bun contain 250 calories. So, after eating 64 hot dogs, you’ve introduced 16,000 to your system. That’s unreal… and a little lot gross.

On this July 4th 2008, we at the Fayetteville Flyer salute you, Joey Chestnut; A new breed of America hero. Thank you for eating 64 hot dogs/keeping the American dream alive. You made America and your mother proud today, my friend.