Nina Berman writes about the Nathan’s Famous hot-dog-eating contest at Coney Island in the July 2008 edition of National Geographic:

“I remember the strange ritual held each July 4 when men gathered around picnic tables and gorged themselves on hot dogs. Now the Nathan’s Famous hot-dog-eating contest is known worldwide, drawing groupies who cheer the victors. Six-time winner Takeru Kobayashi competed with a jaw injury last year. He ate 63 hot dogs (and buns) - and still came in second” (pg. 14).

Have you ever participated in an eating contest? If not, what would be your dream contest? I think I would go for macaroni and cheese.