Nathan's Famous Acquired by Chinese Owned Smithfield But Contest Will Go On

 

When we celebrate the 4^th of July
One food at the family is as American as Apple Pie
It’s the hot dog on a bun with condiments like mustard, chopped onions or relish
But at Coney Island on the 4^th an annual contest to see how many hot dogs contestants can demolish
When it comes to dominating an eating contest when it’s hot dogs there is only one king
Joey Chestnut who has won the contest 17 times showing how many hotdogs to his stomach attendants must bring
The holder of the world’s record for hot dogs at 76 in ten minutes consumed
Causing spectators to wonder how any human being’s stomach would have that much room
The Chinese with their massive trade surplus balances
Are always on the hunt to their holdings of American food producing properties advance
Nathan’s Famous was recently acquired by Smithfield owned by the Chinese
Who plan to continue Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest not branching into Won Tons to their owners displease

© 1/22/2026 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskanpoet