Monday, February 08, 2010
by John Ward
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A BRITISH lardarse stunned fellow competitors at America’s biggest hot dog eating contest by setting a NEW WORLD RECORD.
Blubberguts Barnsley man Barry Marshall landed first prize in the famous event by stuffing 70 hot dogs down his throat in an incredible 10 minutes. The 30-stone behemoth wiped the floor with his rivals and beat the previous record of 68 hotdogs in the allotted time – which was set in last year’s event. The unemployed 51-year-old’s feat is more impressive as he beat the world’s best PROFESSIONAL eaters at his first attempt. The former pub landlord only entered the event by chance when hewason holiday in Florida last week. Chuffed Barry, who eats a gutbusting EIGHT full English breakfasts every morning, said: “I’ve always been a big eater – ever since I were a boy.“And as you can tell I still love my food – I’ll never be accused of being skinny.
Serious
“My friends have always been astounded by how much I eat – and how quickly – and one of them suggested I entered competitions. “I never really took it seriously, but I went to Clearwater Beach as part of my Florida trip and this contest was about to start. “They were calling out for any more competitors so I thought what the ‘eck, I’ll give it a go. “And what do you know, I ended up winning – and breaking the world record to boot! “It was a piece of cake, really. I am so proud I’ve found something that I’m really good at.” Barry has become a big star in the competitive eating world and is set to make a fortune if he turns professional. He was crowned king of the hot dog chompers after beating current champ Joey Chestnut and six-time titleholder Takeru Kobayashi in the world-renowned event.
Money
And tubby Barry reckons he can’t wait to turn pro because the hot dogeating GROUPIES have taken a shine to him. Single Barry said: “There’s a lot of money to be made in this hot dog eating lark. “And the lasses love it. I had all kinds of American birds coming on to me after I won the event last week. “And we’re not talking fatties either. Some of them were gorgeous – they just had a thing for blokes who can eat things really quick. “It’s like a dream come true to represent my country in this way.”
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