10 Most Unique Sports You Won't Believe Exist
8. Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest
Anyone who claims this is not a sport needs to keep a few points in mind. Point 1: The Coney Island classic Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest has been held annually since 1916 (although there were no contests in 1941 and 1971 due to protests). So this hotdog eating contest has been running for over 100 years, the FIFA World Cup has only been running for 87. Let that sink in.
Point 2: The winner gets a cash prize and a title belt. And we're not talking some dog-and-pony show cardboard belt, we're talking like leather strap, gold plated, 'Uncle Sam eating a hotdog like he devours commies' belt: USA! USA! Validity of the sport aside it does take a certain amount of gastronomic fortitude to vanquish 60+ hotdogs in ten minutes, and if you happen to be around Coney Island on the 4th of July it might be worth a watch.