I Got Kobayashi's Back

Hot dog eating took it to the next level over the weekend. Who would've thought you would need to get the police involved at one of these events? I'll admit over the years I've watched the display of gluttony with idle curiosity wondering what the whole point was. Who's idea was it anyway to eat 60 hot dogs? Do you know how sick that is? Is hot dog eating even a sport? After this weekend hot dog eating crossed over from contest to sport for me. It has all the elements. You have the old school champ in Kobayashi, a man who established his name and his fame in this dirty game. He paved the way for future champs to get exposure and riches. Then you have the new king, Joey Chesnut. He's not as well known as Kobayashi but he has beaten him head up the last two Nathan Championships. Plus you have contract disputes. Kobayashi wasn't paid the proper appearance fee and was shut out of the competition this year. Of course you've got to have some bad blood. Joey and Kobayashi genuinely dislike one another. Each person thinks they are Mr. Hot Dog and controls the sport. The fight for power and supremacy wages on. Lastly you have the raw emotion and the heat of battle getting the best of someone. Kobayashi actually WENT TO JAIL over his competitive spirit. After jumping up on the platform Kobayashi was brought up on charges ranging from assault to trespassing. If that's not a sport I don't know what is! Will training camp start soon please. The offseason is killing me.