3 pounds of asparagus in under 3 minutes!

I am in the midst of training for the Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Championship. The contest takes place April 26th at the Stockton Asparagus Festival. I currently hold the record for deep fried asparagus, 8.6 pounds in 10 minutes. This year, my biggest competition will come from Pat Bertoletti. Pat is a great eater and whenever I get lazy he pulls off an upset. The chances of Pat walking away with a win in this contest are slim to none. I will let you all know how the contest goes down. Joey

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• pelechati said April 23, 2008

  Can't wait for Saturday.

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• daburkey06 said April 23, 2008

  I probably couldn't bring myself to eat one OUNCE of asparagus... impressive.
  
  Is there anything that there is no way that you would refuse to eat or really just hate eating?

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  • PBandJC replied April 23, 2008

    There are only a couple contests that left a bad taste in my mouth. Vienna Sausages and Jalapenos... If I could do it over again, I would avoid those contests.
    
    I try to stay away from sweets (ice cream, Chocolate). I believe a massive amount of pure sugar is a lot harder on my body than any normal food.
    
    MLE (Major League Eating) wanted us to eat whole, boiled cow tounge and I had to say NO. In order for me to do good in a contest I have to be familiar with the food.
    
    Thanks for the support!!
    
    Joey
    • Annt74 replied April 23, 2008

      right sweets, the body and organs would have a terrible time trying to metabolize all that sugar
    • daburkey06 replied April 23, 2008

      Can't blame you on that last one at all.
      
      I'm a picky eater though haha
      
      Thanks for the reply, good stuff and good luck.
• tcbailey24 said April 23, 2008

  Good luck in the contest

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• Mountain said April 23, 2008

  His pee must smell for weeks

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  • GSWgirl replied April 23, 2008

    Was thinking that....but I wasn't gonna say it!
  • Harvey_Bars replied April 23, 2008

    52 seconds in:
    
    • PBandJC replied April 23, 2008

      NO JOKE!!! it only took about two hours for the smell to start. I was like, "what the hell is that smell" then I realized it was the after aroma of asper grass.
      • Harvey_Bars replied April 23, 2008

        I defy anyone to get this type of insight on any other sports website.
• thekid12 said April 23, 2008

  wtf is a deep fried asparagus.

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  • rustysrf89 replied April 23, 2008

    exactly what you just typed. its asparagus that is deep fried!!!! wow you are amazing
• kgoon1590 said April 23, 2008

  People give you money for doing this?
  
  I'm not even appalled. Congrats on gettin' that papa!

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• Annt74 said April 23, 2008

  "The chances of Pat walking away with a win in this contest are slim to none" Joey joey joey, the worst thing an athlete can do is underestimate their opponent, didnt catch the sixers/pistons game on sat eh?

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• PBandJC said April 23, 2008

  Yeahh.... I don't think it is possible to get in the head of an entire team, but individual competition is different. There are competitors that rise to a challenge and there are eaters that can be convinced they cannot win. Even though I don't need to be, I am in pat's head. haha
  
  Mind games aside, Pat is a great eater and if I do not go into this contest hungry he will win.
  
  

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  • Annt74 replied April 24, 2008

    yes he definitely recognizes u as the "favorite". but seems to think he can take the title if u are dont bting your A game
• SuperGlue74 said April 23, 2008

  After a competition how do you find it within you to eat that same food ever again?

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• MissBusyLady said April 23, 2008

  Go Joey! :) Bring home the trophy for the 4th year in a row!

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• gaucho said April 24, 2008

  3 minutes to get it down, how long to get it out? I gotta believe in is faster than out

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• HallHooverHunt said April 24, 2008

  Good luck to you Joey and also good luck to Pat. I hope you win though in this Joey because it is in your home state afterall.
  Do you think you will hit the 10 lb mark in the asparagus contest?
  Wish me luck with my contest at the Sweet Corn Fiesta this weekend. I am going to try and win a title in my home state of Florida. I can read the headlines now. "Joey and Hall win vegetable world titles in their home states this weekend." That would be great! Later bro.

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• Pinkpanthrrr said April 24, 2008

  Wow I like asparagus, but not THAT much. how do you not throw up?

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• WorldofIsaac said April 24, 2008

  I wonder how long before you start to experience major health problems

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• FuriousPete said April 24, 2008

  Hahaha thats awesome! I gotta try this. Hopefully I can compete with you one day Joey :)

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• MegaMunch said April 25, 2008

  Good job man. That's some impressive sheet.

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• Diggitydoggman said July 18, 2008

  Joey, You're my hero. I'm opening a hot dog shop here in Telluride Colorado. Could you send me an autographed photo? Erick diggity@telluridecolorado.net

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