What a scandal!

The world of competitive eating has been rocked today by a hot dog eating scandal, with video evidence having been leaked proving that Takeru Kobayashi did NOT break the world hot dog eating record. Of course we rage against the beef in jest, since there really is no scandal here. Kobayashi never actually broke the record since he was “unofficially” performing against eventual Nathan’s champ Joey Chestnut.

Video released today shows Kobayashi eating 65, not a record-breaking 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes. So be it. That’s still pretty damn impressive.

In fun news, Chestnut has now challenged Kobayashi to a hot dog eating contest, man to man, dog to mouth.

“The whole thing seems kind of petty, but if that’s the way he wants to compete then I’m happy for him,” he said.

“I think even Kobayashi would agree that the record still stands at 68. And if he wants to compete with me on the Fourth of July, he knows what he has to do – sign a simple contract and man up.”

Let’s do this!

Video of Kobayahi’s 65 dog count, after the jump!

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via Sports Grid

Last week we brought you an interview and release on Takeru Kobayashi, who is competing in this 4th’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, from afar.

If you recall, Kobayashi is banned from the competition by Major League Eating’s governing board, meaning he’s going to have to take matters into his own hands.

Details:

[H]e plans on doing so not while the rest of the competitors down dogs at Coney Island, but while he sits on display at 230 Fifth, New York City’s largest rooftop bar and lounge some many miles from the actual competition. The reason being, the six-time hot dog eating champ is not allowed to be anywhere near the actual competition.

Now the fine folks over at Jose Cuervo are getting involved, anteing up an “all expenses paid trip to its historic Tequila distillery, La Rojeña, located in the heart of Mexico’s Tequila region” if Kobayashi wins. In addition, Cuervo will immortalize him with a customized bottle of Especial Gold that dons his image on the label.

As if he needed any more reason to want to defeat reigning champ and record-holder Cody Chestnut, he can now get a free trip and a customized bottle of Cuervo out of the deal. Not bad.

From the people over at Jose Cuervo, they “insist that all legendary competitors should have the freedom to compete, especially on Independence Day.” We couldn’t agree any more!

Watch highlights from Kobayashi’s epic match against Chestnut from 2007, after the jump!

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As if things weren’t bad enough for LeBron James, a Cleveland-area deli went and renamed the “King James,” a giant corned beef sandwich named after Cleveland’s once beloved son, after NBA Champ Dirk Nowitzki.

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The $10.50 sandwich was formerly known as the “King Size Corned Beef Sandwich” — James’ nickname is “King James” — but it will now be called “The Dirk Nowitzki Corned Beef Sandwich” from here on out. Sandwich-based burn.

Wait, $10.50 for a sandwich! What the…!?

This is pretty great, though it does make me wonder why this hadn’t been done sooner. Didn’t Cleveland hate LeBron some 11 months ago? Why did this deli wait so long to erase the King from its sandwich board? I suppose, at the end of the day, though, all the people who were rooting for LeBron to fail, “at the end of the day, they have to wake up and tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today.” Got it.

Hey, who else is hungry?

vie Eater.

Really, you’re going to cry over the opening of In-N-Out Burger? I think someone’s got some serious issues they need to work through.

Via: Buzz Feed

I think now I’m starting to remember why baseball is America’s pastime. Find out more about Wrigley Field’s plan to offer up super cheap beer at Chicago Cubs’ games after the jump.

Times are tough, the economy is still a little on the sh*tastic side, so to counteract below-average attendance at Cubs’ games officials have decided to sell $3 beers to fans in the bleacher seats. The deal, which will only be offered on Tuesdays, is among a number of discounts Wrigley Field is offering to boost attendance. Beginning on May 11, fans will only pay $1 for hot dogs, while starting May 30, every fan sitting in a bleacher seat gets a free T-shirt.

Hey, I have an idea. Instead of offering crappy T-shirts (we’ll gladly accept the beer and hot dogs), why don’t you lower ticket prices. That might just do the trick, no?

Via: Chicagoist

OK, now who’s the idiot who thought that pastry-flavored vodka would ever, under any circumstances be a good idea? Because whoever that was should never be allowed to touch an ounce of liquor again. Find out more about this sacrilege against all things drunk and boozed-up after the jump.

Coming in Original, While Chiffon, Devil’s Food, and Frosting flavors, Cupcake Vodka “is six-times distilled to remove impurities while delivering a mouth-feel reminiscent of an indulgent delicious treat.” Hmm, is that so? In addition, the original version of this vodka is 80 proof, while the other flavors are 70 proof — well, at least it’s got a decent amount of the good stuff in there. Spirits and Wine aficionado Doug Frost says:

“Cupcake vodkas have velvet silkiness, distinctive texture and a smooth finish, exactly the way vodka lovers want it. They capture purity of flavor to achieve a super-premium taste.”

Hmm … so who’s going to be the first to try this? It sure as hell won’t be me.

Via: Gawker

They’re like juice squeezes!! How awesome is that? Find out more about Climber Pouch Wines after the jump.

Available in both Cabernet or Chardonnay varieties, the Climber Pouch Wines features a boxed-wine-like spigot, just for that added touch of classy.

Via: Uncrate

Need a place to store a sixer of beers while your on the go? Burton is coming to your rescue. Check out the Beeracuda after the jump.

Dubbed the liquid lunch box, Burton’s Beeracuda comes in three different designs and allows users to store five beers in a tower like holder and one beer in a holding cup. The Beeracuda also features a shoulder strap for easy transport. For $20, I don’t think you can get anything more impressive, can you?

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Not having beer at a wedding is like not having presents waiting for you on Christmas morning, it just sucks. Find out why Prince William and his wifey-to-be Kate Middleton aren’t going to be indulging in some beer action on their big day after the jump.

Well it looks as if Will and Kate are going the prim and proper route in their nuptials. The couple has apparently decided not to serve beer at their wedding this coming week. A source says:

“There won’t be any beer. Let’s face it, it isn’t really an appropriate drink to be serving in the Queen’s presence at such an occasion. It was always their intention to give their guests a sophisticated experience and they have chosen the food and drink with this in mind.”

The pair also says they will stay sober so that they can remember their big day. Well isn’t that precious?

Via: Perez Hilton

Looking to give your member an added boost? Well you can now thank the folks over at BrewDog for some beer that might actually make that happen. Find out more after the jump.

In celebration of the impending nuptials between William and Kate, BrewDog decided to concoct their own very special booze: Royal Virility Performance Beer. Though only about 1,000 bottle are going to be produced, those lucky few able to snag some Royal Virility will be able to take a full advantage of a brew that is a 7.5% ABV India Pale Ale chock full of natural aphrodisiacs such as herbal viagra, chocolate, and Goat Weed. Well damn, if that doesn’t do the sexual trick and elevate your performance, than I don’t know what will.

Via: Uncrate