All of a sudden that paean to gluttony, the IFOCE-sanctioned, Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest from Coney Island, doesn’t seem so outrageous. Even something called the International Federation of Competitive Eating seems less repulsive.
That’s because there is such a thing as the World Sauna Championships–recently held in Helsinki, Finland. Basically, last contestant to remain conscious under 230-degree temperatures, wins. It came down to two finalists. The runner-up died.