Competitive eating is an event wherein participants consume large quantities of food in a short time period, typically 15 minutes or less, and the eater of the most food receives a prize. The type of food varies, although contests are primarily focused on fast foods or desserts. Items are almost always a single type of food, such as hot dogs, pie, or mayonnaise, among many others. Competitive eating is most popular in the USA and Japan. Competitive eaters are sometimes known as "gurgitators".
Overview
Competitive eating contest take place all over the world and have become widely popular. Whether these eaters are stuffing hot dogs, pies or mayonaise in their mouths, there's always a winner.
