A crowd of nearly 30 people converged near Stillwell & Surf to watch history in the
making as NYC Finest went up against NYC Bravest with the winner gaining a spot at
the big dance on July 4th . The contest featured a Humble Bob/ Joe Larue lookalike but
could only eat 1/6 of what Humble Bob normally consumes in a 10 minute hot dog
contest . This marathon 10 minute classic seemed more like 30 minutes when the
buzzer sounded as Rich Shea thought he would never be able to utter the words "put
down your hotdogs" . There was very little card flipping, for the pace was so
horrendously slow that several fans walked off to buy some refreshments . By the time
they got back most of the competitors were still attempting to complete their first hot
dog and bun. Several eaters needed at least 2 minutes to complete one hotdog . Most
of the extra full plates were returned to the Nathans restaurant midway into the
contest for most of the firefighters and policemen were only able to complete one
plate of hot dogs and buns during the entire 10 minutes. Beautifulbrian Seiken who
served as guest judge for the event, tried in vain to give the firefighters and police
officers a pep talk prior to the event . He kept stressing the fact that fireman put their
life on the line day in and day out by entering burning homes and buildings while
inhaling toxic fumes and deadly smoke. "Eating hot dogs should be a piece of cake
compared to what you guys go through every day". He gave the same mind over
matter pep talk to the police officers but it appeared to fall on deaf ears as most of
them ate with about as much passion as a staple stomach recipient. . And then came
the moment we were hoping would never take place. An OT five dog eat off with no
time limit. I actually had to go back into Nathans to get another plate of returned
hotdogs for the OT. It appeared that NYC finest and bravest both finished in a dead
heat with 9 hot dogs and buns. It was suggested that the 30 some odd fans watching
the contest ride on the cyclone when the OT starts because both legends would be
halfway into their first dog by the time they finished the ride. John Navandro police
lieutenant (pictured below) was the most voice torus of the bunch claiming he got
screwed after finishing second with a very impressive 8 dogs and buns. When the OT
began it was about as dramatic as two turtles fighting for the same snow pea.The kids
in the neat eating contest could have kicked their ass. Regardless of the fact that both
were 56 hot dogs and buns short of the record set by Joey Chestnut, neither refused
to give in. It was like the 1930's . This was Rudnick vs Libnitz all over again. In the end
(and trust me it felt like eternity), the firefighter threw in his firecap and conceded to
the Port Authority police officer Bob Cocadrillo. . Sad to say he just couldn't muster
his 10th hot dog and bun. Within seconds after Cocadriillo's victory, he deposited the
excessive (10) remains in a nearby trashcan and proudly accepted his trophy.
Cocadrillo will join the cast of greats at Coney on July 4th
WATCH VIDEO
.
making as NYC Finest went up against NYC Bravest with the winner gaining a spot at
the big dance on July 4th . The contest featured a Humble Bob/ Joe Larue lookalike but
could only eat 1/6 of what Humble Bob normally consumes in a 10 minute hot dog
contest . This marathon 10 minute classic seemed more like 30 minutes when the
buzzer sounded as Rich Shea thought he would never be able to utter the words "put
down your hotdogs" . There was very little card flipping, for the pace was so
horrendously slow that several fans walked off to buy some refreshments . By the time
they got back most of the competitors were still attempting to complete their first hot
dog and bun. Several eaters needed at least 2 minutes to complete one hotdog . Most
of the extra full plates were returned to the Nathans restaurant midway into the
contest for most of the firefighters and policemen were only able to complete one
plate of hot dogs and buns during the entire 10 minutes. Beautifulbrian Seiken who
served as guest judge for the event, tried in vain to give the firefighters and police
officers a pep talk prior to the event . He kept stressing the fact that fireman put their
life on the line day in and day out by entering burning homes and buildings while
inhaling toxic fumes and deadly smoke. "Eating hot dogs should be a piece of cake
compared to what you guys go through every day". He gave the same mind over
matter pep talk to the police officers but it appeared to fall on deaf ears as most of
them ate with about as much passion as a staple stomach recipient. . And then came
the moment we were hoping would never take place. An OT five dog eat off with no
time limit. I actually had to go back into Nathans to get another plate of returned
hotdogs for the OT. It appeared that NYC finest and bravest both finished in a dead
heat with 9 hot dogs and buns. It was suggested that the 30 some odd fans watching
the contest ride on the cyclone when the OT starts because both legends would be
halfway into their first dog by the time they finished the ride. John Navandro police
lieutenant (pictured below) was the most voice torus of the bunch claiming he got
screwed after finishing second with a very impressive 8 dogs and buns. When the OT
began it was about as dramatic as two turtles fighting for the same snow pea.The kids
in the neat eating contest could have kicked their ass. Regardless of the fact that both
were 56 hot dogs and buns short of the record set by Joey Chestnut, neither refused
to give in. It was like the 1930's . This was Rudnick vs Libnitz all over again. In the end
(and trust me it felt like eternity), the firefighter threw in his firecap and conceded to
the Port Authority police officer Bob Cocadrillo. . Sad to say he just couldn't muster
his 10th hot dog and bun. Within seconds after Cocadriillo's victory, he deposited the
excessive (10) remains in a nearby trashcan and proudly accepted his trophy.
Cocadrillo will join the cast of greats at Coney on July 4th
WATCH VIDEO
.