Whole-hog-hawkingJake’s Sandwich Board (112 S. 12th St.) just announced what they’re calling the “Jake’s 5-lb. Philly Challenge.” Challengers must shell out $35 to try their hand at eating a two-foot sandwich (cheesesteak, pork, brisket … or all three if you really wanna die), four soft pretzels, an entire box of Butterscotch Krimpets or Kandy Kakes (?!), 24 Peanut Chews and a Champ Cherry. If you finish this haul within 45 minutes, not only do you get the stuff for free, you also get your mug pasted on Jake’s coming-soon “Wall of Fame”; the first person to beat this bit of Philly-centric masochism will also receive a $100 gift card.

This ain’t the only Man vs. Food-style challenge floating about the 215, though. There’s theDrinker’s “33 tacos in 13 minutes” thing that we posted about in June. And then there’s the“SHAME Challenge” at the Wishing Well (Ninth and Catharine), which requires big eaters to finish two double SHAME burgers (all told, that’s two 8-ounce patties, two hunks of scrapple, four slices of American cheese and two fried eggs), two orders of french fries and two pints of beer in 45 minutes or less. Winner gets his or her $30 meal free, plus a $25 giftcard and a photo of their “Wall of SHAME.”

Of these three Philly eating challenges, which would you be most likely to take on/

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At 600 pounds, Donna Simpson may already have the title of world’s fattest mom under her belt. And though she has recently disavowed her desire to become a half-ton woman, the 42-year-old resident of Old Bridge, N.J., is anything but abashed.

She has recently become a YouTube star and likes to show off her generous proportions on supersizedbombshells.com, a website created for people who can’t get enough of the big girls.

Simpson says she eats 12,000 calories a day, the Daily Mailreports. That’s almost seven times what the average woman should consume, says Marisa Sherry, a registered dietician who specializes in eating disorders.

Simpson first made headlines last March, when she told a British tabloid that she was super-sizing her portions on purpose. Her goal, she said, was to reach the 1,000-pound mark, putting her closer to earning a spot in the Guinness World Records book.

The story triggered heavy criticism from bloggers and tweeters around the world-including some who expressed concern for her 3-year-old daughter.

Chastened, Simpson recently told ABC.com that she didn’t really want to get that big, but that she likes living large and doesn’t care to lose weight.

“I like being fat,” she told WCBS in New York. “I guess I’m just comfortable. It’s a struggle for me to be thin, and I’ve said if it’s such a struggle it must not be natural, so I refuse to do the battle anymore.”

Simpson’s fame may grow along with her weight. She has a book deal in the works, and there is talk of her own reality TV show, Reuters reports.

But if supersize stardom is one of Simpson’s goals, it’s not the only one. Eager to stamp out discrimination against obese people, she’s become a vocal member of the “fat acceptance movement,” Reuters reports. She’s also a shoulder to cry on for plus-sized women who email her saying that love and happiness remain frustratingly elusive.

Of course, the extra weight comes with some heavy disadvantages. Simpson has so much trouble walking that she sometimes relies on a scooter to get around, according to Fox News. And while Simpson says she is healthy, Sherry says she is putting herself at high risk for health problems, including sleep apnea, heart disease, and a condition known as fatty liver.

Surprisingly, Simpson is almost petite in comparison to the heaviest woman who ever lived, Brooklyn-born Carol Yager, who topped the scales at 1,600 pounds. Yager died of heart failure in 1994.

Still, the Guinness book is considering granting Simpson’s wish, and putting her name under a new category – world’s most massive mom

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Contestants have 45 minutes to eat everything on their plate without leaving their table. Contestants must also be supervised by a restaurant staff member and must participate in the challenge by themselves.

Julie Walsh, restaurant owner said her and her husband were inspired to start this from the television show “Man vs. Food” on the Travel Channel.

“My husband and I are fans of “Man vs. Food” and our meatballs are not the small sized meatballs that most restaurants sell,” Walsh said.  “It was my husband’s idea. People now are in to food challenges so he thought that this would be a good challenge and we knew of no other place that has ever done this so we thought it was a good idea.”

So what does the winner receive? Those who win the challenge receive their meal for free, a champion t-shirt, a picture of themselves on Cusumano’s Hall of Fame Wall, website and a $50 gift certificate.

So far there have been 9 people who have participated, but nobody has succeeded.

Tony Patrico, radio disc jockey for KPNT 105.7 The Point plans to compete in the challenge soon.

The cost to enter the challenge is $35 and one must make reservations ahead of time.

For more information visit the Meatball Challenge page on Cusumano’s website , or Cusumano’s page on Facebook.

Cusumano’s Italian Restaurant is located at 1120 Technology Drive in O’Fallon, Missouri.

Don Lerman can be seen at the begging of this clip

Promoter Mexican festival, Don Lerman ,Nigel Marven

My old adage ” The Tip is nothing more than intimidation” You tip a Barber so he don’t mess you up, you tip a super , so god forbid you have a flood he shows up. don’t tip enough or at all when you go out to eat the next time you get spit soup or steak Ala flatulence, In our time rest assured we all had our share of spit soup. You better believe it.!

I went to a Chinese buffet with a friend to Eat Chicken Wings.

After Having about 75 wings a peice the Chinese buffet informed us that we had all the wings he intends to let us have  & we complained loudly.

We got the wings but got sick .Everyone in the back probably cleared their throat in our food.We got so sick that we took anti biotics that could have cured leporcy and it didn’t help us one bit.

‎ Remember this  isn’t a waiter or kitchen help or chef that hasn’t spit in food, its a long standing restaurant tradition. Remember the waiter is the last one to handle your food tip so well  and at a buffet don’t overstay your welcome ..end

The year was 1959 I was 10 years old and I just finished having a meal at Grabsteins Kosher Deli in Canarsie Brooklyn. As I exited the restaurant I couldn’t help notice a family of 4 having lunch by the window seat in the restaurant.

I was already outside at the time near the window, a thought quickly raced in my mind. I  tapped the window and when I got everyone’s attention I quickly picked my nose and shimmered it on the window ruining the families meal. The Husband started yelling and threw his hands up in disgust as the waiter came out with a rag to clean the window. I ran away fast..To this day I will never sit by a window seat in a restaurant for that reason 

Donna Simpson a 1000 lb woman.Can she beat any of the top 10 eaters  in competitive Eating? I say she can , either in a eating challenge or head to  head in a timed event….

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The qualifying rounds will be April 15th-May 20th, from 3-5pm. Pick up an application at Go Go Curry (on 38th btw. 7+8th), there is a $20 registration fee. Final round is set for June 5th at 5pm. Let the challenge begin!I will try to be there at the finals…Don Lerman