If You Want To Trap Kobayashi, Lure Him With Twinkies
Takeru Kobayashi, may be known for hot dogs, but the man loves Twinkies.
Takeru Kobayashi, may be known for hot dogs, but the man loves Twinkies.
The world champ goes in to taste test some coffee and ends up drinking 42 cups. More shocking, however, is the total disregard in mentioning Kobayashi’s incredible peep feat in their graphic. Snub city.
And he kicks BuzzFeed’s ass. Just in time for Easter, here’s competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi (Kobe to his friends) mopping the floor with me in the Marshmallow Peep Thunderdome. The previous world record for Peeps in 30 seconds is 7. Kobayashi does slightly better. I do not.
Who can Peep throat the most marshmallow treats in 30 seconds? Go to our Facebook and find out! Kobayashi, the world record-smashing competitive eater, attempts to make his mark in the realm of Easter novelty confections. Can he break the previous world record of 7 peeps in 30 seconds? And why is the dork from BuzzFeed dressed like a “sexy” Easter Bunny? Like us on Facebook to see the video and find out!
The most acclaimed competitive eater in the world faced off against the most delicious lunchroom staple today at SXSW. A new world record of 13 sandwiches in one minute was set.
18.5, maybe 19 flat? Regardless, isn’t this something no human is supposed to be capable of ingesting?
Kobayashi was arrested in Coney Island after crashing this year’s hotdog eating contest, and was led away in handcuffs. He wasn’t competing this year because he refused to sign a contract with Major League Eating — the organizer of the event and akin to the NFL of competitive eaters. View Media ›
Something exciting happened on Fourth of July!!! Ex-hot-dog-eating champ Takeru Kobayashi was arrested today after attempting to storm the stage following Joey Chestnut’s victory in the 95th annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition. Kobayashi was not allowed to compete due to contractual issues with Major League Eating. Watch Video ›
These ladies and gentlemen (and bear) are TRUE radical eaters. They will not allow themselves to be confined by quaint, outdated notions such as cutlery, location, or “quantity,” when it comes to pursuing their passion. This list showcases the finest moments of the greatest, most inspirational eaters that the world has ever seen. View List ›