This week's question: Competitive eating star Joey Chestnut has been banned from Nathan's July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest — which he has won 16 times — after striking a sponsorship deal with vegan hot dog maker Impossible Foods. If Chestnut were to write a memoir defending his decision to shill for fake franks, what should the book be titled?
Click here to see the results of last week's contest: Lawsuit song
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THE WINNER: "Lawyers, Buns, and Money"
SECOND PLACE: "Walking Away a Wiener"
THIRD PLACE: "It’s An Eat Dog Eat Dog World"
"Following My Gut"
"I Found Out What Hot Dogs Are Made From"
"Nathan's Beef With Me"
"Appetite for the Impossible"
"Leaving the Wurst Behind"
"No Furter Comment"
Ken Kellam III, Dallas, Texas
"Impossibly Frank"
"Punishment for Glutton"
"Nathan's: Too LDL, Too Late"
"Franks for the Memories!"
"My Protein, My Choice"
"Bet You Can’t Have Just 50"
"I'm Full"
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