I thought this was America?

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest embodies everything about the US and the Fourth of July. And banning an athlete at their peak - from a free and fair competition - is just about the most un-American thing one can do.

Unban Joey to restore fairness and excitement to an iconic event! Sign this petition to support free and fair competition for all!

Joey is an athlete who stands in a class of his own. Every other sport has a debate of their GOAT.. MJ vs. Curry vs. LeBron, Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana, Lisa Leslie or Caitlin Clark, but Joey is the undisputed GOAT and the only athlete in their respective sport where there is zero room for debate of who is the best. He makes Bill Russell and his 11 NBA championships look pedestrian (sorry Bill).

The sport doesn't always get the money or attention it deserves and banning Joey Chestnut, widely recognized as the greatest professional eating competitor ever, the face of competitive eating and the greatest showman alive, is absurd and an injustice. His presence elevates competitive eating events and draws fans from all over.