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Is "competitive eating" the ultimate symbol of what's wrong with the USA?

Asked by JaneraSolomon (1168points) January 27th, 2012

Joey Chestnut is becoming a household name and considered an “athlete” in the USA. His sport: Competitive eating. His record: 66 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QW_ve1TlmI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Chestnut
In a country where diabetes and heart disease are rampant, is it wrong to promote this kind of excess?

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