kobayashi loses again

I thought he retired. Once again, Takeru Kobayashi competed in the annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island. He was hoping to reclaim the title after a disappointing three-dog loss last year shattered his six-year winning streak. Alas, he came in second again: Chestnut wins hot dog contest after eat-off.

It was a good try, but Kobayashi ultimately lost to rival Joey Chestnut after first tying with him by eating 59 dogs in a 10-minute chow-down, then getting beaten in a five-dog eat off. Oh well. It was not meant to be. There really is nothing you can say to a guy who comes in second in hot dog eating contest. Because when you eat that many dogs, and lose, you really really lose.