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Joey Chestnut

Joey Chestnut

  1. I make more than $200k eating: Pro eater
    Ninemsn logo Ninemsn 2 days ago

    Joey Chestnut gave up the security of a job in engineering to follow his dream of being a professional eater, and the move seems to have paid off. The 28-year-old from California, the reigning world champion in competitive eating, made $205,000 in 2011...

  2. A Letdown Super Bowl Becomes Life Affirming
    LAist logo LAist 1 week ago

    But as I started eating, my shrunken stomach dictated otherwise. After chips and dip, I made myself a plate of greasy Chinese food. And just one plate in, I was full. Because I was on a quest to fill my gullet to the brim, I made another plate. ...

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago
    'Professional eater' Joey Chestnut of the US eats wontons during an eating competition in Hong Kong on November 27, 2011. The event attracted some 310 participants (244 men and 66 women) attempting to eat as many wontons as possible in eight minutes.

    'Professional eater' Joey Chestnut of the US eats wontons during an eating competition in Hong Kong on November 27, 2011. The event attracted some 310 participants (244 men and 66 women) attempting to eat as many wontons as possible in eight minutes. View Photo »

  4. Kobayashi Downs Wings Record, Eats 337 Wings At Philadelphia Wing Bowl
    The Huffington Post logo The Huffington Post 1 week ago

    Chestnut, pictured here after downing a record-setting 68 dogs last summer, says he wants to break the record this year. Is he the top dog? Current Mustard Belt holder Joey Chestnut has won three consecutive Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International...

  5. At Wing Bowl XX, Two Competitive Eaters' Legacies Are on the Line
    The Atlantic logo The Atlantic 2 weeks ago

    He's still just as impressive as any eater, but some of the luster has come off, due in part to the rise of Joey Chestnut as the face of the Nathan's competition and Kobayashi staying out of the bigger competitive eating events, opting to try to...

  6. Mattioli relished hot dogs, family most
    Scranton Times-Tribune logo Scranton Times-Tribune 2 weeks ago

    Joseph Mattioli absolutely loved hot dogs. Ate at least one every day for much of his life. His particular favorite was the kind stuffed with jalapeno cheese. Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi are probably the only people who have downed more hot dogs than...

  7. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago
    Competitive eater Sonya Thomas (R) greets Joey Chestnut before the Buffalo Wing Eating Championship at the National Buffalo Wing Festival at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, New York, September 4, 2011. Thomas placed first and Chestnut was runner-up.

    Competitive eater Sonya Thomas (R) greets Joey Chestnut before the Buffalo Wing Eating Championship at the National Buffalo Wing Festival at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, New York, September 4, 2011. Thomas placed first and Chestnut was runner-up. View Photo »

  8. Joey Chestnut Profile
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  9. For now, Sixers' Thorn should exercise only willpower
    Mainline Media News logo Mainline Media News 2 weeks ago

    For the time being, the wise choice is to wait. At season’s end, Thorn will have a much better situation to tie on the bib and go to work. Continued... It is tempting, like a stack of dollar dogs and a stopwatch in front of Joey Chestnut. The 76ers...

  10. DEITCH: For now, Sixers' Thorn should exercise only willpower
    The Delaware County Times logo The Delaware County Times 2 weeks ago
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    But patience on Thorne’s part may be a better move. PHILADELPHIA — It is tempting, like a stack of dollar dogs and a stopwatch in front of Joey Chestnut. The 76ers have gotten a huge jump in the Atlantic Division standings. The Celtics have improved...

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About Joey Chestnut

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Joseph Christian "Jaws" Chestnut (born November 25, 1983) is an American competitive eater currently ranked first in the world by the International Federation of Competitive Eating. On July 4, 2007, he won the 92nd Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, beating six-time defending champion Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi by consuming 66 hot dogs and... Full Article

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory after the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and...
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  1. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory after the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory after the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and...

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  2. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Joey Chestnut (C) rests at the end of the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at the original Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut also known as 'Jaws' won this... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Joey Chestnut (C) rests at the end of the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at the original Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut also known as 'Jaws' won this...

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  3. Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas and Joey Chestnut (R) poses for a photo after winning first place in the women's and men's 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York July 4, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas and Joey Chestnut (R) poses for a photo after winning first place in the women's and men's 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York July 4, 2011.

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  4. Joey Chestnut competes in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York July 4, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Joey Chestnut competes in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York July 4, 2011.

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  5. Joey Chestnut wins first place with 62 hot dogs in ten minutes in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York July 4, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Joey Chestnut wins first place with 62 hot dogs in ten minutes in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York July 4, 2011.

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  6. An exhausted five-time hotdog eating champion Joey Chestnut, right, accepts his trophy after he wins his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship with a total of 62 hot dogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    An exhausted five-time hotdog eating champion Joey Chestnut, right, accepts his trophy after he wins his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship with a total of 62 hot dogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

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  7. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut, center, raises his arm in victory as he wins his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship with a total of 62 hot dogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut, center, raises his arm in victory as he wins his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship with a total of 62 hot dogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

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  8. With his trophy in one hand and a bottle of Pepto-Bismol in the other, four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut, center, accepts his trophy after he wins his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship with a total of 62 hot dogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    With his trophy in one hand and a bottle of Pepto-Bismol in the other, four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut, center, accepts his trophy after he wins his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship with a total of 62 hot dogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney...

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  9. Five-time hotdog eating champion Joey Chestnut, center, celebrates his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship win after consuming a total of 62 hotdogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, in Coney Island. He was unable to break his world record of 68 hotdogs and buns in 10... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Five-time hotdog eating champion Joey Chestnut, center, celebrates his fifth Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating World Championship win after consuming a total of 62 hotdogs and buns, Monday, July 4, 2011, in Coney Island. He was unable to break his world record of 68 hotdogs and buns in 10...

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  10. Competitive eater Sonya Thomas (R) greets Joey Chestnut before the Buffalo Wing Eating Championship at the National Buffalo Wing Festival at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, New York, September 4, 2011. Thomas placed first and Chestnut was runner-up. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    Competitive eater Sonya Thomas (R) greets Joey Chestnut before the Buffalo Wing Eating Championship at the National Buffalo Wing Festival at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, New York, September 4, 2011. Thomas placed first and Chestnut was runner-up.

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  11. In this photo taken by AP Images for Pepto-Bismol, Joey Chestnut, favorite to win Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Pepto-Bismol, reacts after his official weigh-in during a ceremony at City Hall Park, Friday, July 1, 2011 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    In this photo taken by AP Images for Pepto-Bismol, Joey Chestnut, favorite to win Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Pepto-Bismol, reacts after his official weigh-in during a ceremony at City Hall Park, Friday, July 1, 2011 in New York.

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  12. In this photo taken by AP Images for Pepto-Bismol, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, right, oversees the official weigh-in of Joey Chestnut, favorite to win Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Pepto-Bismol, during a ceremony at City Hall Park, Friday,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    In this photo taken by AP Images for Pepto-Bismol, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, right, oversees the official weigh-in of Joey Chestnut, favorite to win Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Pepto-Bismol, during a ceremony at City Hall Park, Friday,...

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  13. Battle of the Sexes - Eating Champs Tackle the Mighty P'Zone: Joey Chestnut defeated Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas in the Pizza Hut(R) P'Zone(R) CHOW-lenge on June 4, setting a new world record of 7.5 P'Zones in 10 minutes. The CHOW-lenge will air during the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Battle of the Sexes - Eating Champs Tackle the Mighty P'Zone: Joey Chestnut defeated Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas in the Pizza Hut(R) P'Zone(R) CHOW-lenge on June 4, setting a new world record of 7.5 P'Zones in 10 minutes. The CHOW-lenge will air during the...

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  14. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: A man holds an American Flag during the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and Sonya... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: A man holds an American Flag during the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and Sonya...

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  15. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Patrick Bertoletti also known as 'Deep Dish' waves to the crowd after competing in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Patrick Bertoletti also known as 'Deep Dish' waves to the crowd after competing in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's...

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  16. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: A woman dances to music during to the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and Sonya... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: A woman dances to music during to the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and Sonya...

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  17. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: A man dressed as Uncle Sam entertains the crowd during the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: A man dressed as Uncle Sam entertains the crowd during the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot...

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  18. With the Empire State Building in the background and a live ESPN broadcast of the Nathan's Coney Island Hot Dog competition showing beside him on an outdoor plasma screen, Takeru Kobayashi, right, eats Nathan's hot dogs by himself, during an unofficial contest Monday July 4, 2011 in... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    With the Empire State Building in the background and a live ESPN broadcast of the Nathan's Coney Island Hot Dog competition showing beside him on an outdoor plasma screen, Takeru Kobayashi, right, eats Nathan's hot dogs by himself, during an unofficial contest Monday July 4, 2011 in...

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  19. Competitors at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest gorge themselves against the clock for "The Mustard Yellow International Belt," Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Joey Chestnut scarfed down 62 wieners to win his fifth consecutive July... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Competitors at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest gorge themselves against the clock for "The Mustard Yellow International Belt," Monday, July 4, 2011, at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Joey Chestnut scarfed down 62 wieners to win his fifth consecutive July...

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  20. Connor Laverty, left, of Union N.J. , paints Mike Buczynksi, right, of Roselle, N.J. , red, white, and blue at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Connor Laverty, left, of Union N.J. , paints Mike Buczynksi, right, of Roselle, N.J. , red, white, and blue at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers...

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  21. Jessie Slachman, of Manalapan, N.J. , gets his shirt signed by Nathan's event staffer George Shea at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers from around... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Jessie Slachman, of Manalapan, N.J. , gets his shirt signed by Nathan's event staffer George Shea at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers from around...

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  22. Trophies stand atop the main stage at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers from around the world will vie to break his record of 68 hot dogs and buns... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Trophies stand atop the main stage at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers from around the world will vie to break his record of 68 hot dogs and buns...

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  23. Spectators cheer before the start of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers from around the world will vie to break his record of 68 hot dogs and buns... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Spectators cheer before the start of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Monday, July 4, 2011, on Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Four-time reigning champion Joey Chestnut and challengers from around the world will vie to break his record of 68 hot dogs and buns...

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory after the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Joey Chestnut, won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs and...

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