If you have ESPN, you can watch the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July. Think about that for a second. An eating contest is now broadcast annually on the nation’s premiere sports network, and has been since 2003. Professional eating may not be considered a sport by many Americans, but it’s got enough of a reputation to be elevated by cab…
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