U.S. Open of Competitive Eating

Starting this evening, the Alka-Seltzer U.S. Open of Competitive Eating will be broadcast live by ESPN. Yes, that's right! Competitive Eating! Apparently, this "sport" has grown in popularity in recent years as the little Japanese man known as Takeru Kobayashi has held the number one title for several years.

The eating contests range from buffalo wings to birthday cakes and of course, hot dogs. Takeru is known for eating the most hot dogs. He uses a special technique, known as Japanesing, where you dunk the hot dog bun in water to make it easier to consume.

Many may think that an eating contest is nowhere near being a sport. I beg to differ. There's training involved. There's a lot of hard work and sacrifices that must be made - to be a champion in the pie eating contest or the deep fried asparagus? Hey, ESPN thinks it's a sport so why shouldn't we?

I'm thinking of entering the buffalo wing eating contest. Anyone want to help me train??