Hot Dog 2008 Champ In Overtime

Just finished watching this years hot dog eating championship on the day we celebrate our independence from tyranny and the right to pursue our personal freedoms. The contestants sought to pursue their right to gluttony, acid reflex and intestinal discomfort. Weighing in at 128 pounds dressed in a tshirt, flip flops and basketball shorts Takeru Kobayashi stopped to pose for some photos. In this grueling rematch defending champ Joey Chestnut's quest to fend off Kobayashi (who had won the event every year from 2001 to 2006) was taken into overtime . Apparently, this years regulation time was changed to coincide with the original format from when the event first began. Last year's event was 12 minutes to down as many hot dogs. The contestants this year only have 10 minutes. After regulation Chesnut and Kobayashi were tied at 59. Judges decided in a photo finish to have a 5 dog eat off. When the frankfurters were gone (as well as everyone else's appetite) Joey Chestnut retained the coveted "mustard belt". Wonder how they train for something as such (binge/purge?). Regardless, that is seriously major league eating. Think I'll go grab a hot dog (just kiddin).