Joey Chestnut has risen to fame because of his unique ability to scarf down massive amounts of food in record time. On December 7, Chestnut once again wrote his name in the history books.
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Joey Chestnut Eats 21 Pounds of Shrimp
Chestnut participated in a shrimp eating contest where he broke another world record — putting away 21 pounds of shrimp and another championship win.
Fans of course went wild with their reactions on social media.
"I feel sick watching this," one fan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Dude is locked in! Please never change Glizzy King," another user added.
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Eating Champ Claps Back at Nathan's
Joey Chestnut earned his notoriety as a competitor in Nathan's famous July 4th hot dog eating competition. He had been competing in the contest since 2007, only losing once in his almost 20-year run.
But this year, Chestnut was banned from participating in the competition after Nathan's learned Chestnut agreed to become a pitchman for Impossible Foods' vegan hot dogs. The company does not allow its competitors to endorse a "rival brand." The news about his ineligibility threw off the champion as much as it did fans. Prompting him to tell his side of the story.
"I was very disappointed to learn from the media today that after nearly 20 years I am banned from the Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest," Chestnut wrote in his caption. "Love competing in that event. I love celebrating America with my fans all over this great country on the 4th. And I have been training to defend my title."
Chestnut also went on to add that he has no contractual obligations to Nathan's which has only added to the confusion.
"To set the record straight, I do not have a contract with MLE or Nathan's and they are looking to change the rules from past years as it relates to other partners I can work with," he added. "This is apparently the basis on which I'm being banned, and it doesn't impact the July 4th contest."
