The list of shows/ movies (see below) that have featured competitive eating may be startling to some, but to others who have followed and understand the SPORT, it is very gratifying to see these athletes finally get attention that isn't in the form of mockery. In order to be a professional eater, you have to be very fit and healthy (in fact Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas, holds 23 records, and she carries only 105 pounds.) Also, Competitive Eating is not without its danger and risk. In the 1990's there were competitive eating game shows in Japan that were pulled because there were too many choking deaths.
Factors that have made Competitive Eating one of the fastest rising sports in America:
- Everyone loves and underdog(try a 105 pound woman outeating men 300 lbs. +)
- Like in the rise of extreme sports competitive eating is very dangerous and doesn't have many rules
- The eaters are extremely fit and many are just as healthy as other athletes
- For years now there has been an obvious partnership of eating and sports and people are now realizing that the two together are just as good
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