Is Competitive Eating A Sport?

[FromEquestria2LA]

OK, fam. Here is a question that needs to be asked: Is Competitive Eating A Sport?

I've also included a poll, so you can vote.

My answer: Yes. In a way, it is a competition, so that kind of makes it a sport in and of itself, however unconventional it may be.

 

[Gritches]

The question as to whether or not competitive eating is a sport or not is like...the epitome of First-World Problems.

That aside, I say yes. There's a task, a goal; some can do it better than others. There's technique as well; it's more than just "how many hot dogs can fit in this fat/Asian guy's stomach." I knew a competitive eater once. Little South Korean dude, maybe half my size, but it was a straight up marvel to watch him eat. It's something you've just got to see to believe - these guys can gurgitate. They are athletes.

 

[BraidedPony]

I say no simply because it is disgusting!
But it probably is a sport but i vote no just because it makes me sick to think of people gorging themselves on stuff i wouldnt even want to look at!

 

[OkRad]

It is completely disgusting. That said, I guess you can make anything a sport. Snow shoveling, bagging groceries, etc.

It's like asking, Is underwater ballet a sport. I tend to say no! But clearly, I am outvoted.

 

[OkRad]

The question as to whether or not competitive eating is a sport or not is like...the epitome of First-World Problems.

That aside, I say yes. There's a task, a goal; some can do it better than others. There's technique as well; it's more than just "how many hot dogs can fit in this fat/Asian guy's stomach." I knew a competitive eater once. Little South Korean dude, maybe half my size, but it was a straight up marvel to watch him eat. It's something you've just got to see to believe - these guys can gurgitate. They are athletes.

They do tend to be very skinny. That is so odd!

 

[Progster]

If it's a sport, then why isn't it in the Olympic games? I can just imagine it: Gold at chili pepper eating, silver in steak and bronze in burgers

 

[Catana]

It's a display of piggery that is only possible in countries that allow people to eat more than they need or is good for them. Countries that make it easy to ignore the millions of people all around the world, who don't have enough to eat.

 

[WildCat]

Of course. It's a time-honored tradition in first world countries where fast food joints cash in on the competition.

 

[GrownupGirl]

I think it's sad and disgusting. Especially when I think about all the starving people in the world.

But then again, when some kid's mom says "eat your food, there are starving people in (name of country)", the people of that country would still be starving even if the kid did eat it.

 

[Progster]

I think it's sad and disgusting. Especially when I think about all the starving people in the world.

But then again, when some kid's mom says "eat your food, there are starving people in (name of country)", the people of that country would still be starving even if the kid did eat it.

There's the irony. Encouraging people to eat more food, because people in the world are starving.

Who said that Aspies don't understand irony?