Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi Clash Over Netflix Contest Rules
The competitive eating legends dispute no-dunking rule for their upcoming showdown, highlighting longstanding rivalry.
- Netflix's 'Unfinished Beef' special bans dunking hot dogs in water, a rule suggested by Kobayashi.
- Chestnut prefers a reduced dunking time but agreed to the new rules to avoid contest cancellation.
- The no-dunking rule aims to prevent cheating by disintegrating buns in water.
- Chestnut and Kobayashi have a history of contentious interactions and differing viewpoints.
- The event will feature other competitive eaters, including Matt Stonie and Olympic medalists.