How hot dog champ Joey Chestnut became a multimillionaire as a competitive eater

[BobbyFK]

With the hot dog eating contest fast approaching this was a good article to read. Personally I never knew his back story.

How hot dog champ Joey Chestnut became a multimillionaire as a competitive eater

Joey Chestnut is going for a record 16th belt at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July. He's managed to put away some cash, too.

www.usatoday.com

 

[slickfazzer]

Bobby you enjoy food, have you ever considered getting involved in this sport?

They likely have smaller competitions around to get started in.

 

[BobbyFK]

Bobby you enjoy food, have you ever considered getting involved in this sport?

They likely have smaller competitions around to get started in.

Never something I gave any thought of. I enjoy eating but wouldn't want to do it competitively

 

[slickfazzer]

Brock would be another BMR member that could possibly do damage in this sport.

 

[BMR Genie]

Is he practicing eating hotdogs before the actual competition?

 

[jjgold]

Brock would be another BMR member that could possibly do damage in this sport.

no eats like a mouse

 

[BobbyFK]

Brock would be another BMR member that could possibly do damage in this sport.

Agreed. @Brock Landers have you ever done any food challenges during your travels?

 

[Brock Landers]

Agreed. @Brock Landers have you ever done any food challenges during your travels?

Never quantity eating

Only spice

 

[gummo]

Are any US books taking odds on this? I couldn't find it.

 

[DiggityDaggityDo]

Brock would be another BMR member that could possibly do damage in this sport.

Brock would dominate a ketchup-lathered steak eating competition.

Brock -240
Field +215

 

[Archie]

Are any US books taking odds on this? I couldn't find it.

bet rivers had it

 

[sharpsquare]

crazy