To support him I will be there in person holding this sign !

 

 

Yes the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.

 

In case you are wondering Joey is going to have a lot of stiff competition this year. Including last years winner Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti. I was disappointed as last year as Joey did not participate as he had a dispute with Nathan’s INC. But that issue has been resolved and he is back and I am told better then ever!

Updated — Added in the rules of the contest, very difficult conditions that can be imagined

2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest rules:

Though the rules aren’t overly complicated, there are a few that the competitors must follow.

  • Each competitor has 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible.
  • Competitors receive one plate of five hot dogs and buns at a time.
  • Ketchup and mustard are not permitted.
  • Any non-alcoholic beverages are allowed, but only water is given. If competitors bring their own beverages, they are limited to 13 cups.
  • Competitors can separate the hot dogs from the buns but must eat an equal amount. If an uneven amount is eaten, the lower number is the competitor’s score
  • Competitors are allowed to dunk the hot dog and bun in a cup for as many as five seconds.
  • No utensils are allowed. Eaters are allowed to break up the hot dogs but must do so with their hands.
  • Any eater who vomits during the competition is disqualified.
  • The competitor with the most hot dogs and buns eaten within 10 minutes wins

 

I have a new found respect for these guys