It has been tradition for me to watch Joey Chestnut absolutely DOMINATE the Nathan’s Hotdog Eating Contest on the 4th of July. This tradition isn’t something that I only do, but all of the hotdog lovers in America. The 4th has always been one of my favorite holidays celebrate due to drinking tons of beer, lighting lots of fireworks, and putting down many hotdogs to the point I feel sick.

America’s holiday won’t be the same if we can’t start it off right by watching one of the greatest athletes ever continue to dominate. What’s happening this year is unjust and a disgrace to the sport of competitive eating. We can’t be mad that someone is simply chasing a bag. 

This petition is meant to keep a critical asset in making America’s holiday successful and enjoyable for everyone. We want to continue eating hotdogs, but it won’t be the same if we don’t get to see at least 70 of them put down before we eat 1. So we stand here today, swearing not eating a hotdog unless Joey Chestnut can compete in this competition. It simply won’t be the same. Let’s keep this holiday great and reinstate the GOAT of putting down hotdogs.