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Rick Zamperin: Move over Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut, I’m coming for you

Joey Chestnut stuffs his mouth with hot dogs during the men's competition of Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in New York's Coney Island. AP Photo/Sarah Stier

It was like getting called up to the big leagues.

For years now, I have been patiently waiting to be invited on CHML’s Scott Radley Show for his annual Novemburger extravaganza.

Once a year, only a select number of guests are invited to participate in the one-hour show that shines a light on the unique fundraiser that ties our love of hamburgers to raising money for Food4Kids.

Truth be told, I had an opportunity to join the show a couple of years ago, but had a previous engagement that I couldn’t get out of.

I’ve regretted that decision — until Tuesday night, that is, when I got the call to the head table, so to speak, with CHML coworker Ben Straughan and former Hamilton Tiger-Cats offensive lineman Peter Dyakowski.

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There before me were mouth-watering quartered portions of some of the best hamburger concoctions every created.

From the Italian Stallion to the Spicy Goat Cheese Burger and the Dill-icious to the Apple Smash Burger, there was a party in my mouth and I didn’t want the night to end.

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After consuming what amounted to two whole hamburgers, it was hard to pick a winner as each creation had explosive layers of flavours and texture.

I will say this: if I ever decide to enter the world of competitive eating, I’d want to specialize in hamburgers.

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