NEW YORK – Tens of 1000’s are anticipated to converge on Coney Island for the vacation weekend, and no Fourth of July celebration could be full with out the Hot Dog Eating Contest.

CBS2’s Steve Overmyer was readily available Friday as the highest canine weighed in.

The prime eaters on this planet have been weighed and measured and located wanting extra sizzling canine.

“I can’t wait. It’s such a rush of energy, competing in front of the crowd. I really feed off the screaming and the yelling and the cheers. It’s a great feeling,” stated Miki Sudo, the top-ranked feminine eater.

For the primary time in three years, the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will welcome again 25,000 followers to Surf and Stillwell.

“When Joey Chestnut is introduced, we are going to raise the roof. I am talking the dome of heaven will collapse,” MLE emcee George Shea stated.

Shea’s over-the-top presentation units the tone for the occasion, and 12 months after 12 months all of us be part of collectively in amusing.

“It is a real contest. It’s incredibly hard fought, but it’s also very light-hearted, very fun, very silly, and it’s just perfect for the Fourth of July,” Shea stated.

“Is it a celebration of absurdity?” Overmyer requested.

“It is a celebration of absurdity. When you see me rap with Badlands Booker, we are in the absurd,” Shea stated.

Joey Chesnut is the undisputed 14-time holder of the yellow mustard belt. He units a brand new document seemingly yearly, however this 12 months the champ is on the ropes with a foot harm.

“You got an injury, and injuries can always be a game changer,” Overmyer stated.

“I think I feel better than I look. I look pretty rough in the leg, but I’m gonna go out there, and I’m gonna go out hungry and I’m gonna eat. It’s something I love doing, and this Fourth of July, I’m gonna push it,” Chestnut stated.

This has emerged as the best sporting occasion on the Fourth of July, as synonymous with the vacation as soccer is with Thanksgiving.

“It’s awesome that you mention the hot dog contest in the same sentence as NFL on Thanksgiving … We’re Americans. We love sports, we love food, and we love America,” Chestnut stated.

And nothing honors the delivery of America like somewhat gluttony.