KSL

The evolution of eating contests and why we love them

SALT LAKE CITY -- One sandwich down, one more to go. It seemed like a simple enough challenge. What's a little sandwich to a 22-year-old college sophomore? If only the sandwich were truly little.
LancasterOnline

5 Eating Challenges to Gorge Yourself On

The winner of the Whoopie Pie Eating Contest at Hershey Farm on Sept. 7 will be awarded gift baskets of treats and this champion belt. (Photo provided by Hershey Farm) Like to gorge yourself? Much ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Eating Challenges Are All the Rage. But When Was the Last Time You Saw Someone Eat a Mutton Shoulder Bone?

Humans have long sought to turn gluttony into a virtue—leading to some remarkable episodes of competitive eating. Here are just a few: A hare-raising appetite: In the 17th century, an English farmer ...
Cincinnati Magazine

What Goes Into Throwing the City’s Biggest Competitive Eating Contests?

What makes people want to take on eating challenges? There’s a sense of excitement and glory, and when you’re doing it live like this, you’ve got a much larger audience. What method did you see used ...
Yahoo! Sports

Joey Chestnut To Headline Eating Contest At State Fair Clásico

Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut will take center stage in Dallas this weekend for a halftime showdown during the inaugural State Fair Clásico soccer match at the Cotton Bowl. The event kicks ...