Is competitive eating a sport?

[Gatordiddy]

If you agree, then this mother of four just killed it - 21 hamburgers (down from 28 last year):

http://wtop.com/dc/2017/07/ca-woman-keeps-her-title-downing-21-burgers-at-dc-eating-contest/

 

[rogdochar]

Let me chew on that awhile??

 

[GatorBart]

If you agree, then this mother of four just killed it - 21 hamburgers (down from 28 last year):

http://wtop.com/dc/2017/07/ca-woman-keeps-her-title-downing-21-burgers-at-dc-eating-contest/

We just watched the Nathan's Hot Dog contest last weekend, while eating lunch!
The winner (a normal sized individual) ate 61 hot dogs; second place was 58 hot dogs by this little asian dude. Size apparently does not matter. I couldn't believe we were eating and watching them stuff their faces with wet hot dogs. My wife kept saying 'that's so gross', but she kept looking (and of course I kept giving her updates - it was neck and neck the whole way). I think ESPN2 was covering it, so it could be a sport, I guess. ESPN was showing drone racing at the same time, so it's a pretty slow time of the year for sports.
Maybe catch some Dodgeball on the Ocho later today.

 

[Chomper]

Is it a sport? Hardly. If it was a sport Foley would undoubtedly have had a Women's Eating Team. But a televised race to the john afterwards might well be worth watching.

 

[GatorSkin]

sport
spôrt/
noun

1. 1.
   an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
   "team sports such as baseball and soccer"
   synonyms: (competitive) game(s), physical recreation, physical activity, physical exercise, athletics;
   pastime
   "we did a lot of sports"

I'm gonna say no but you could argue that that idiotic **** takes skill and the trip to the bathroom after could definitely involve physical exertion!

 

[Gatordiddy]

I think it probably, barely qualifies as a sport.
What I don't get is this:

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Size apparently does not matter.

 

[Gatordiddy]

And Chestnut does it again:

http://www.espn.com/moresports/story/_/id/19808856/nathan-famous-hot-dog-eating-contest-recap

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

Answering the topic question. Hell and no.

 

[GatorBart]

And Chestnut does it again:

http://www.espn.com/moresports/story/_/id/19808856/nathan-famous-hot-dog-eating-contest-recap

72? Maybe we were watching a different years contest last weekend, because Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut only ate 61 in that contest. Is it so slow in the world of sports tv that they're showing reruns of pasts years hot dog eating contests?

 

[Swamp Queen]

72? Maybe we were watching a different years contest last weekend, because Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut only ate 61 in that contest. Is it so slow in the world of sports tv that they're showing reruns of pasts years hot dog eating contests?

Yep, they were showing repeats. It's always on July 4th.

 

[rogdochar]

Yep, they were showing repeats. It's always on July 4th.

In the sport they're called regurgitations.

 

[t-gator]

21 burgers? Anyone else mildy turned on by this chick?

 

[bradgator2]

21 burgers? Anyone else mildy turned on by this chick?

You apparently didnt watch the video and see her.

Well..... on 2nd thought.....

 

[Zambo]

Check out this eating contest.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

21 burgers? Anyone else mildy turned on by this chick?

She is all yours, Low t. Im sure she drinks light beer also.

 

[ExecutiveGator]

It's as much of a sport as competitive cheerleading.

It's eaters who have gone retar.. you get the point.

 

[ergator920103]

No.

 

[rogdochar]

It's as much of a sport as competitive cheerleading.

It's eaters who have gone retar.. you get the point.

I've overeaten before, but I could never do the flips & acrobatics those cheerleaders do. Sure, I've worn them shorty dress outfits but that don'thelp with the flips.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

I dont even think nascar is a "sport." Its a competitive event, and requires lots of skill, but those drivers aren't athletes. Hell, some of them are in such poor shape they couldn't even run to the bathroom let alone a mile. Look at tony stewart

for that matter, look at john daly