With everything that's gone on in the world in the last 12 years, it took a hot dog eating contest to outrage you enough to finally send a letter to the paper?
CHayes-"With everything that's gone on in the world in the last 12 years, it took a hot dog eating contest to outrage you enough to finally send a letter to the paper?"
Well look at that.... something that Chris and I finally agree upon.
"In a nation where obesity is epidemic, surely Lycoming College can come up with a healthier activity to engage its students in than a hot dog eating contest." - Richard Matukonis
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When you consider TOO-many college-students choose alcohol-poisoning, instead...I'd say gorging oneself (on hotdogs) is relatively safe.
I agree %100. Lycoming College, a Liberal Arts Institution known for its caliber and pedigree should stand for the quintessence of morality, class, and civility. A hot dog eating contest is just bereft of class and moral fiber; a terrible display of lewdness. How desensitized you all must be to find this to be acceptable behavior. You sicken me; condoning this while knowing of the precious tax dollars that are going to be squandered to unclog the latrines after this sausage fest!
Francine
Obesity is a problem for sure, but a hot dog eating contest only glorifies fun. Lighten up, Mr. Matukonis!
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CHayes
With everything that's gone on in the world in the last 12 years, it took a hot dog eating contest to outrage you enough to finally send a letter to the paper?
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mikekerstetter
CHayes-"With everything that's gone on in the world in the last 12 years, it took a hot dog eating contest to outrage you enough to finally send a letter to the paper?"
Well look at that.... something that Chris and I finally agree upon.
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VinceKnauff
Shallow minds see shallow problems. Obviously real issues are beyond this writer's grasp.
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eriklatranyi
Mr. Matukonis does not understand the definition of gluttony if he confuses it with a simple contest.
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FormerEastEnder
Want to glorify gluttony?? Turn on Honey Boo Boo... ugh...
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CMReeder
So gluttony is a eating contest, who knew!
Maybe they should have a celery/carrot stick eating contest instead. That is with ranch dressing!
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SteelerFan
I agree Francine, he needs to lighten up.
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max4ever
Some people just don't like to see others having fun! It was a contest, not an everynight binge! You do need to lighten up and get a sense of humor!
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KrazyK
Mr. Matukonis accomplished an almost impossible feat in this forum. He got everyone to agree.
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MrShaman
"In a nation where obesity is epidemic, surely Lycoming College can come up with a healthier activity to engage its students in than a hot dog eating contest." - Richard Matukonis
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When you consider TOO-many college-students choose alcohol-poisoning, instead...I'd say gorging oneself (on hotdogs) is relatively safe.
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enigma
I enjoyed this letter. It was so ridiculous that I had a good laugh. I know it's cruel to laugh as stupid people, but I just couldn't help myself.
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JerryfromRI
I'm pro hot dog.
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Premier
Obviously someone who has not aquired the taste for cow lips.
Pity.
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JohnWilsonKlees
I agree %100. Lycoming College, a Liberal Arts Institution known for its caliber and pedigree should stand for the quintessence of morality, class, and civility. A hot dog eating contest is just bereft of class and moral fiber; a terrible display of lewdness. How desensitized you all must be to find this to be acceptable behavior. You sicken me; condoning this while knowing of the precious tax dollars that are going to be squandered to unclog the latrines after this sausage fest!
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bryan48
We all agree! Write this down!
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Cattledude74
Count me in for chilidogs LOL
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