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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.
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