Oh, man, Joey Chestnut? That guy’s a legend. But, get this—he’s not gonna be scarfing down hot dogs at Nathan’s this Fourth of July. Yeah, you heard that right.
So, why’s that, you ask? Well, it’s kinda complicated. And, honestly, a bit of a bummer.
You see, there’s a whole backstory here. But, to cut to the chase, Joey’s got a reason. A big one, actually.
Now, I’m not gonna spill all the beans right here and now. That’d be too easy. Plus, where’s the fun in that, right?
Let’s just say, the world of competitive eating? It’s not all glitz and glam. And sometimes, things happen. Unexpected things.
So, Joey sitting out this year’s contest? It’s definitely a twist no one saw coming. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
Ah, but I’m rambling now. Anyway, that’s the scoop. Joey Chestnut and the Fourth of July hot dog contest? Not happening. And that’s the story. Well, the short version, at least.