Joey Chestnut smoked Takeru Kobayashi during Netflix's $100K hot dog eating contest and fans loved it

Meghan L. Hall

2 September 2024 at 4:51 pm·3-min read

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are still eating hot dogs at their big age.

For reasons beyond my comprehension, someone thought it would be a brilliant idea to have Chesnut and Kobayashi stuff themselves with hot dogs until they're seemingly on the verge of puking...in front of a live audience. Apparently, it was to settle who was the one true top hot dog eater in the world for $100,000, a WWE-style championship belt and a hot dog trophy.

Netflix went all in on the production, including behind-the-scenes eating techniques, anatomy breakdowns and even warm-up competitions. Viewers watched people gouge themselves with a boatload of wings and watermelon before Joey and Kobayashi took the stage nearly 40 minutes after the special started. It was the first time the two championship eaters battled against each other in 15 years.

HERE WE GO.

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi’s epic hot dog showdown has begun. #ChestnutVSKobayashi pic.twitter.com/557V7cVKrU
— Netflix (@netflix) September 2, 2024

Once the competition was in full swing, I could bet the lint in my pocket that the room undoubtedly smelled awful (probably like sweat and beef — *GAG*) while both men exhausted themselves eating for 10 minutes straight.

Ultimately, Joey broke his personal record of 77 dogs with a whopping 83 dogs, smoking Kobayashi's effort of 67. I hope they're proud of themselves because this is DISGUSTING, and NEVER would be too soon if I had to witness this again.

Joey Chestnut beats Takeru Kobayashi AND his own World Record with 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. #ChestnutVSKobayashi pic.twitter.com/ThF9GSkWQF
— Netflix (@netflix) September 2, 2024

Of course, this historical moment was not as revolting to some fans as it was to me, and they had a field day with the moment.

Here's what they said:

He belongs on the Mount Rushmore of American athletes.

Chestnut, Phelps, MJ, Serena Williams or TB12. https://t.co/AwKsur1QdK
— Tyler Jeski (@producerTJeski) September 2, 2024

Kobayashi trying to keep up with Joey pic.twitter.com/PsbiyKzn1u
— Chuck (@ChuckSportsApp) September 2, 2024

Joey Chestnut just ate 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

The greatest athlete of our generation. No debate.

An absolute legend. I’m shook.
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) September 2, 2024

Joey Chestnut (@joeyjaws), the greatest living American, just demolished 83 Hot Dogs on buns in 10 minutes without soaking them in water.

I hope whoever won the Nathan’s Hot Dog title enjoys his Mickey Mouse title!#ChestnutVSKobayashi #NETFLIX pic.twitter.com/SYcRi5pjkM
— William Brackin (@Brackintology) September 2, 2024

You could’ve been born any time during the worlds existence But God saw fit to have you around while Joey Chestnut broke the world record for demolishing an unspeakable about of Glizzys.

83 to be exact 🌭@joeyjaws pic.twitter.com/JB99slvsG9
— Waun & Quan (@Brooksbrosmedia) September 2, 2024