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Joey Chestnut, the 15-time champion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest recently won again this past Fourth of July. However, it was a bit more chaotic than usual when a protestor jumped on stage and Joey put him in a chokehold… all while continuing to eat hot dogs.
There were several protestors that wore Star Wars-themed masks and were protesting hot dog manufacturing methods. The signs read “Expose Smithfield’s Deathstar,” referring to Smithfield Foods’ Circle Four Farms which provides the pork for the hot dogs.
A 21-year-old protestor named Scott Gilbertson jumped on stage with contestants and Joey put him in a chokehold because he wasn’t sure if he was dangerous or not. Joey explained, “I was freaked out a little bit because he had the mask on. I saw the mask and I think that’s when I realized he doesn’t belong here.’’
Scott responded, “I felt like it was unnecessary for sure. I had the mask on so I couldn’t see who it was. I assumed it was a security guard. And then when I saw the video, it was Joey. I was surprised.” Joey also felt it was unnecessary after everything happened and regrets the incident.
Joey said, “As soon as I grabbed the guy, I realized he was a kid. I felt bad afterwards. I was just amped up, just focused on getting back to eating. It’s just unfortunate. I wish that it didn’t happen. It’s a bummer.” Even with all of the chaos, he still won after eating 63 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.
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