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Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest: The Rules

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The Rules

The rules for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest are fairly straightforward, but there are a few important things to keep in mind.

1. Contestants are allowed to use their hands to eat the hot dogs.
2. Contestants are not allowed to dunk the hot dogs in water or any other liquid.
3. Contestants are not allowed to use any utensils to eat the hot dogs.
4. Contestants must eat the entire hot dog, including the bun.
5. The contest is over when the time limit expires or when all of the contestants have finished eating.

The Prizes

The winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest receives a trophy and a cash prize. The prize money varies depending on the year, but it is typically around $10,000.

The History

The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was first held in 1916. The contest was created by Nathan Handwerker, the owner of Nathan's Famous hot dog stand. The contest has been held every year since then, except for during World War II.

The Competition

The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is one of the most popular competitive eating events in the world. The contest attracts competitors from all over the world. The most famous competitor in the contest is Joey Chestnut, who has won the contest 15 times.