UPDATE: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Not Canceled

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This year’s 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest did not start off on time.

Unfortunately for fans who wanted to tune in to Joey Chestnut to slurp down some glizzys, the hot dog eating contest was delayed due to lightning strikes in the area.

Update: The Hot Dog eating contest has been canceled.

Update #2: The Nathan’s hot dog eating contest is apparently still going down at 2pm

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