yum yum!
i got onto this site of the International Federation of Competitive Eating, you know, to check who tops the ranks of those who can stuff their faces the most. with the white sox in the world series, my general apathy toward this, but my jealousy of all those passionate die-hard fans, i thought i would take up a sport of my own. ok, so here are some of my favorites:
Takeru Kobayashi, Nagano, Japan. age: 27, weight: 132
NUMBER ONE!!! This guy is the littlest of them all, and he STILL beats them (including the guy below). unbelieveable!!! I read that his secret is to break the food (like hot dogs) in half and stuff both halves in his mouth at once. What strategy!!! go Takeru!!
Eric Booker, Copaigue, NY. age: 35: weight: 420
I like Eric because not only does he eat alot, but he drives a metro train in NYC, AND he’s a budding rap artist. His album is called "Hungry and Focused". Here’s an ad for it: 
get all the food packed down in her stomach so she can EAT MORE! go
CARLENE!!! What a woman! She also is said to be the most elegant eater in the organization, often reapplying lipstick after competition. What class!
Her husband looks really excited in this picture. That’s all I think about him. Oh yeah, and Richard LOVES birthday cake.
patrick bertoletti, 20, Chicago, IL. I like him because he’s from chicago, he has a mohawk, and he listens to music while he’s eating. I wonder what he’s listening to. maybe creed? Also his motto is "The children are our future". The website doesn’t list his number, so he must be pretty low on the list. However, his motto shows that he obviously has hope for his career as a professional eater! good luck patrick!!
