You know why you’re here.

You’re here to watch some guys ram hot dogs down their throats at ridiculous pace – and you’re not going to be disappointed.

Americans celebrated their independence this Fourth of July by watching some men scoff as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes. Of course.

The contest, which takes place every year on New York’s Coney Island, was won by Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut for the tenth time, who chowed down an incredible 72 sausages and buns.

And the footage is just as gross as you would expect.

Grim.

In fact, 33-year-old Chestnut’s speed eating prowess has made him quite the celebrity.

He holds the world record after eating 73.5 dogs in 10 minutes – but that was in qualifying rather than an actual event, making his Independence Day performance a record.

After his latest victory, organiser George Shea said: ‘He is an American hero. He stands as a representative of freedom, of the American ideal.’

Chestnut, from California, said: ‘I am just a goofy dude who likes to eat. I am a lucky guy, to travel around the world and eat and make people smile.’

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has become a tradition since the first ever event in 1916

Source:
courtesy of METRO

by Harley Tamplin

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