We are extremely sorry to announce that the semi finals, which was set for tomorrow, August 22, 2009 has been postponed.
The competition is still going to push through, but at a much later date, which is still being determined. We apologize to the inconvenience. We will keep you all posted on the developments of the competition as newer details arise. I promise to not let you guys down.
Maybe we could think of it this way, we have more time to practice!
This week, our fourth update, we’ve got a ton of new entrants breaching the top, and we’ve got some heavy eaters returning with a vengeance. I put out a bet in the last update and it seems to have come true. The board this week is proof that hard work and dedication seriously pay off. Stuffing one’s face has never been this GLORIOUS!
Oh, and I have an announcement. This week, we’re getting the top 25! That’s right, people. 5 more slots opened up, 5 more chances for you to get into the semi-finals.
I find that the most difficult thing to do every week is to come up with new nicknames. So guys, if you have nicknames you want, tell me so I can use those instead of the extremely uncreative ones I use. Thanks. All right, let’s get down to it.
In keeping with the tradition of professional eaters and their nicknames, I present to you Speedy G, Boy Dilim (love that name, bro) and Abibay. They’re here to give us tips for winning this competition. These are, unsurprisingly, extremely helpful tips. Here we go:
This video debuted at the official launch last month, and I think Speedy G is that speed talker I missed. I am thoroughly impressed. And I thought I couldn’t shut up. Also, there’s really something I thoroughly enjoy about seeing a girl wave a hot dog around. Thumbs up, guys.
Oh, and this is also a shout out to anyone who may want to post a video of their runs at the stores. Send the links over so we can feature them here. It doesn’t matter if you broke into the leader board or not. Just have fun and send us the vid. If we like it, we’ll feature it.
Due to popular demand, the 7-Eleven Big Bite Match is shifting its schedules. To make it easier for you guys to enter the contest, 7-Eleven has made this even 3.5 times longer by extending the contest into 6 day a week event instead of the original Friday-Saturday schedule. You may now test your gastronomical fortitude from Mondays to Saturdays, from 11AM to 6PM!
Wanna go during your coffee break? GO! Wanna go during your lunch break? GO! Wanna go in between classes? GO! Wanna go after hitting the gym? BY ALL MEANS, GO! More time means you can bring more people to join the contest with you! Wanna bring your dad who absolutely adores hot dogs but can never really justify eating five of them in a row? HE HAS A REASON NOW! Wanna bring your entire barkada to see which one does it the fastest? BRING EVERYONE! Make it a family event!
Also, you must pardon my weak pun-creating powers. I have yet to develop that ability.
In the next few weeks, we will be uploading videos of people from around the country who want to take that one shot to fame and fortune.
Shoot yourself, or a friend consuming a hotdog from 7-Eleven in the least amount of time possible. Upload it to your favorite video sharing service and send us the link. Got that? Cool.
If you have a video to upload, you can do so by using free services like YouTube and sending us the link, which we will then upload to our site. You can email us at eatingmachines at gmail dot com.
7-11 Brings to you the first ever hot dog eating challenge in the Philippines, The Big Bite Match!
Co-presented by:
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Big Bite Final Match
Schedule
Go to your nearest 7-Eleven store from Monday to Saturday starting June 26 until August 15. The Final Match is on September 26, Saturday, 5PM at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall!
Speedy G and Abibay
Battle II: Manny Paksiw
Battle I: Katarina VS Dicky
Technique #31: JumpStuffing
Techniques in Professional Hotdog Eating involve stomach pumping, cabbage digestion, water and a lot of jumping around. Serious business.