What is the allure of competitive eating?

What is the allure of competitive eating?

Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman (Competitive Eater) gives expert video advice on: What is the allure of competitive eating?; What makes a competitive eater?; Can anyone become a competitive eater? and more...

It appeals to all types of people the "average Joe" who has an ordinary life gets the chance to be a hero or B-level celebrity. He can become a conversation piece or "champ". It does have a degree of tom-foolery and within itself is a sport. Those who oppose it are taking from a fun way to relax, have fun and a way to make others laugh.