Joey Chestnut's Hot Dog Eating Controversy

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Joey Chestnut will be eating hot dogs at Fort Bliss, Texas on the Fourth of July instead of Coney Island due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods. He hopes to return to the Nathan's Famous contest next year. Chestnut broke his long-standing partnership with Nathan's Famous and expressed feeling bullied.

Key Points

  • Joey Chestnut broke with Nathan's Famous and signed a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods.
  • Event on Fourth of July at Fort Bliss, Texas instead of Coney Island.
  • Chestnut hopes to return to Nathan's Famous contest next year.

Pros

  • Joey Chestnut continues his hot dog eating tradition on the Fourth of July.
  • Event at Fort Bliss, Texas is seen as a tribute to the armed forces.

Cons

  • Joey Chestnut expresses feeling bullied by Nathan's Famous.
  • No resolution reached regarding sponsorship deal with Major League Eating.