Congratulations Joey Chestnut!

(Coney Island, New York) This year's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition at Nathan's on the boardwalk was won by an American, Joey Chestnut. Perennial champ Takeru Kobayashi of Japan was dethroned.

Chestnut downed dogs at a rate of one every 10.9 seconds, 66 in 12 minutes. What a guy!

Going unreported is the story of PETA coming out as pathetic losers. The animal rights group was intent on disrupting the event but failed. The fun-loving crowd took the view-obstructing PETA placards down and stood on them. Pictures at the link.