A 13-year-old girl in the U.K. beat several grown men in a corn-on-the-cob eating contest this week, setting a British record in the process. Emily Cotterill consumed 26 ears of corn in 20 minutes, watching while "male opponents began vomiting and dropping out." Her parents seemed proud of their daughter's achievement, and her father even remarked that he considered entering the contest, but did not think he would stand a chance against Emily.
Emily said that she felt a little ill after the competition, but it soon passed. She also noted that she probably wouldn't be eating corn again anytime soon, but did not make a comment indicating whether or not she was interested in pursuing a career as a competitive eater in the future.
At least she was eating something relatively healthy, and not brats or hot dogs.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
8-25-2006 @ 9:28AM
Haley said...
Growing up, I lived on a farm and we often had corn-on-the-cob as a main dish over the summer. My sisters and I would have contests to see who could eat the most...I think our limit was 13 or 14 in 30 minutes. We all would say that we just ran out of corn at that time and we could have eaten more, but that was probably just for boasting reasons, haha.
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8-29-2006 @ 2:48PM
wayne said...
I can't even guess as to what the next morning would be like after eating 26 ears of corn.
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8-29-2006 @ 3:01PM
JP said...
It continues to amaze me that things this trivial make the news :(
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8-29-2006 @ 3:08PM
Jo said...
OMG!!! That's amazin. I could never imagine eating a full ear of corn let alone 26. Hands down to her she did an awesome job.
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8-29-2006 @ 3:10PM
Surf said...
That's so corny.
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8-29-2006 @ 3:23PM
Deb said...
One word, "Yuck".
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8-29-2006 @ 3:24PM
marland countryman said...
26 ears of corn? how much does she weigh?-lol
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8-29-2006 @ 3:36PM
JEANNE said...
'IT'S SICKING, WHAT 'FOOLISH PEOPLE WILL DO., TO WIN., GOORGING THEM SELVES''
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8-29-2006 @ 3:53PM
Will said...
Wow! Thats pretty cool! I really like corn on the cob. I want to be in the next compitition. I once ate 13 White Castle Hamburgers in 15 minutes.
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8-29-2006 @ 4:06PM
Thisis Myname said...
ahah i've never had white castle but everyone raves abotu them are they really taht good
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8-29-2006 @ 4:07PM
Shawn Bushway said...
13 White Castle Burgers lol You do realize that's like eating two standard sized burgers lol
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8-29-2006 @ 4:08PM
CeCe said...
hey No 5 ... are you kidding me? you couldn't imagine eating a full ear of corn? Haven't you ever been to a summer picnic?
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8-29-2006 @ 4:18PM
Fred K. said...
Someone remarked that they wondered what the next morning would be like. Well, I hate to imagine. Since corn does not digest like other foods but goes straight through the system in 10-15 hours, I would guess the next morning would be filled with several yellow lumpy experiences. Yuck! Well, at least all that starch & fiber would clean everything out on the way!
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8-29-2006 @ 4:30PM
ida said...
Yes white castles are that good. My husband and a friend had a contest eating white castles and he ate 53 in 30 mins. I can only think what he felt like. I think she should get a big WTG!!!!!!!!!!! I can not eat corn just the thought makes me sick but to eat their own.
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8-29-2006 @ 4:46PM
RblWthACoz said...
Was that buttered and salted?? How long did it take to floss all that corn out of her teeth afterwards too??
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8-29-2006 @ 4:47PM
mac said...
That is downright a-maize-ing!
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8-29-2006 @ 5:01PM
Rebecca said...
When i was growing up, White Castle burgers were small square burgers served with onions and mustard and ketchup. They weren't like "eating 2 regular burgers". Times must have changed. And, oh by the way, they sucked but were popular cuz it was the closest thing to "fast food" back then. (Sure shows my age - McDonald's wasn't even a twinkle in Ronald's eye yet!!!) LOL
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8-29-2006 @ 5:05PM
Rebecca said...
GOOD ONE, MAC, #17 - I got it!!! LOL
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8-29-2006 @ 5:08PM
ROHIT said...
For heaven's sake it is NY times not some thing like Chicago Tribune. Not a news for paper like this.
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8-29-2006 @ 5:18PM
Arlene said...
Soooo she ate 26 ears of corn eh? No sh*t. LOL She'll be sitting down for a looooong time doing just that!
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