Originally posted by LivingForJesusI dunno...until this year, nobody could eat even *close* to as many hot dogs as he in 12 minutes. What Wayne Gretzky did to NHL scoring records, this guy did to hot dog eating.
yeah but alot of people can eat many hot dogs to
I can't believe I just wrote that last sentence, true though it may be. If you saw the contest today, everyone who was in the running was separating the dog from the bun, dipping the bread in water and gyrating while they ate. That's all Kobayashi's influence.
Anyway, I wouldn't call him an athlete, but if you're judging greatness by impact on a sport, you've got to at least consider him. Dude can seriously eat...
Originally posted by robscullionWhat impact has he had on sport?
I dunno...until this year, nobody could eat even *close* to as many hot dogs as he in 12 minutes. What Wayne Gretzky did to NHL scoring records, this guy did to hot dog eating.
I can't believe I just wrote that last sentence, true though it may be. If you saw the contest today, everyone who was in the running was separating the dog from the bun, dippi ...[text shortened]... tness by impact on a sport, you've got to at least consider him. Dude can seriously eat...
Gluttony is not considered a sport ,cause thats all he does.
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Originally posted by LivingForJesusBritish Decathlete was a heavyweight boxer from the 40's who would partake in promoted street fights with German nationals in the rough neighbourhoods of London. He retired with a record of 165-1 with 98 KOs, his only loss occurred in a texas tornado three-way with Max Bear and Heinrich Himmler.
who are they
I have no idea who Daley Thompson is.
Originally posted by darvlaythanks
British Decathlete was a heavyweight boxer from the 40's who would partake in promoted street fights with German nationals in the rough neighbourhoods of London. He retired with a record of 165-1 with 98 KOs, his only loss occurred in a texas tornado three-way with Max Bear and Heinrich Himmler.
I have no idea who Daley Thompson is.
Originally posted by darvlayThose ye olde fighters were called 'Thompsons'. British Decathlete only missed one day of fighting, and that just happens to be after the Texas Tornado fight.
British Decathlete was a heavyweight boxer from the 40's who would partake in promoted street fights with German nationals in the rough neighbourhoods of London. He retired with a record of 165-1 with 98 KOs, his only loss occurred in a texas tornado three-way with Max Bear and Heinrich Himmler.
I have no idea who Daley Thompson is.
Thus, his nickname was Daley Thompson (everyday fighter)
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Originally posted by boarmanSo what is sport? Is golf a sport? Nascar? When you're manipulating your stomach contents using your abdominal muscles to make more room, we're getting into the realm of the physical at least as much as Nascar. And believe it or not, they train to increase the endurance of their jaw muscles. It's certainly not mainstream, but its not just a bunch of fat guys sitting down to a big meal any more. Proper technique, physical and mental training are all involved. And if you saw the end of this year's Nathan's contest, you know there's clearly competitive fire there as well.
What impact has he had on sport?
Gluttony is not considered a sport ,cause thats all he does.
And I disagree that it's gluttony. To me that implies eating to excess for the sheer pleasure of eating. These guys eat to compete. I don't think most of them eat like this more than a few times per year.
