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Pictures: Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest

A man dressed as Uncle Sam entertains the crowd during the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2011.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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Nothing says Independence Day like eating obscene amounts of food, and no one does it better than the folks on Coney Island.

Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory after the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut won the men's competition by eating 62 hot dogs.

Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory after the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut won the men’s competition by eating 62 hot dogs.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

A woman dances during to the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

A woman dances during to the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Joey Chestnut hoists his winning trophy.

Joey Chestnut hoists his winning trophy.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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Competitive eaters practice their skill during to the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Competitive eaters practice their skill during to the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Competitor Tim Janus, also known as 'Eater X' shows off his belly.

Competitor Tim Janus, also known as ‘Eater X’ shows off his belly.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Patrick Bertoletti also known as 'Deep Dish' waves to the crowd.

Patrick Bertoletti also known as ‘Deep Dish’ waves to the crowd.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Tai Loi Mak, Lu Ming Kui, and Yat Ming Lam, first ever Chinese competitive eaters are introduced at the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Tai Loi Mak, Lu Ming Kui, and Yat Ming Lam, first ever Chinese competitive eaters are introduced at the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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A woman dances during the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

A woman dances during the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Joey Chestnut (C) competes in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Joey Chestnut (C) competes in the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Joey Chestnut (C) rests after eating 62 hot dogs.

Joey Chestnut (C) rests after eating 62 hot dogs.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

A man holds an American flag poster during the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

A man holds an American flag poster during the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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A man dressed as Uncle Sam entertains the crowd during the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

A man dressed as Uncle Sam entertains the crowd during the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Sonya Thomas (C) competes in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Thomas, also known as 'The Black Widow' won this year's first ever women's competition by eating 40 hot dogs.

Sonya Thomas (C) competes in the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Thomas, also known as ‘The Black Widow’ won this year’s first ever women’s competition by eating 40 hot dogs.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Winner Joey Chestnut waves to the crowd at Coney Island.

Winner Joey Chestnut waves to the crowd at Coney Island.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Sonya Thomas (C) competes in the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Sonya Thomas (C) competes in the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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Sonya Thomas (R) smiles as she finishes the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Sonya Thomas (R) smiles as she finishes the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory at the 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Joey Chestnut celebrates his victory at the 2011 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.  (Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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