We’ll it’s about that time ladies and gentleman! The very nature of the human species is, again, about to be tested – dreams will materialize and hearts will rise and sink with every bun dunked into a cup of water to render it more easily consumable.
The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is almost here! And guess who is the Official Sponsor?! Well by golly you’re right! It’s us! You’re favorite brewery and crew of hot dog enthusiasts!
As we gear up for this emotional Cyclone roller coaster, it’s only fitting that we begin by paying homage to the gang that makes this day possible at the brewery – our incredible staff here at CIB! We’ve asked them all of life’s important questions, and they’re here today to answer them for you.
Name: Nat Greene
Home Town: Cranford, NJ
Spirit Animal: Charlie from It’s Always Sunny
How do you take your hot dog?
Corndog
What do you say to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council who assert that it is improper hot dog etiquette to dress your dog with ketchup after the age of 18?
They need to ketchup with the times…
If you could say one thing to the world on this special day, what would it be?
Chocolate Starfish in Hotdog Flavored Water was a terribly underrated album.
Name: Melisa Welch
Home Town: New Hope, Pennsylvania
Spirit Animal: Cheetah
How do you take your hot dog?
Plain – one line of ketchup.
What do you say to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council who assert that it is improper hot dog etiquette to dress your dog with ketchup after the age of 18?
That’s fake news.
If you could say one thing to the world on this special day, what would it be?
Do what makes you happy!
Name: Phil
Home Town: Charlotte, NC
Spirit Animal: I have many spirit animals… but the hummingbird.
How do you take your hot dog?
Mustard and relish.
What do you say to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council who assert that it is improper hot dog etiquette to dress your dog with ketchup after the age of 18?
100% agree – respect those guys.
If you could say one thing to the world on this special day, what would it be?
Does this have to be PG?
Name: Victoria Pitula
Home Town: Coney Island
Spirit Animal: Penguin. Are those the ones where the male sits on the eggs? Also a sea horse.
How do you take your hot dog?
Lots of ketchup
What do you say to the NHDSC who believe ketchup should be prohibited after the age of 18?
No.
If you could say one thing to the world on this special day, what would it be?
Clean up your litter!
Can’t make it to the Hot Dog Eating Contest this year? You can still visit us for a beer and a hot dog all summer long! You can also enter our Boardwalk USA contest for a chance to win a trip to the 2018 competition here.