Zermatt Neo
Zermatt Neo | |
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Born | 24 December 1987 |
Known for | Competitive eating, YouTube |
Family | Peggie Neo (Sister), Raina Huang (Relative) |
Zermatt Neo is a Singaporean competitive eater and YouTube personality. He is well-known in the competitive eating scene having won the 2017 Food League Singapore Competitive Eating Championship where he finished 92 pieces of chicken wings (approximately 1.37kg) in 8 minutes.[1] As of 2019, Zermatt competes under Food League Singapore (FLS) - a food event organiser and talent management organisation.[2]
Personal life
Born on 24 December 1987, Zermatt Neo’s first name was inspired by his aunt’s jigsaw puzzle set that featured the Swiss municipality, Zermatt.[3][4] Zermatt is the youngest of two siblings. His sister, Peggie Neo, is a YouTube personality who mainly posts mukbang videos.[5][6] Zermatt Neo is related to Raina Huang, who is a competitive eater based in Southern California.[7][8][9]
Background
Zermatt Neo is a full-time competitive eater.[10] Zermatt has shared that he can stomach an average of 5 kilograms worth of food in one sitting but has a low spice and alcohol tolerance.[11][12] He holds a degree in Nutrition from the University of Wollongong and is a Certified Personal Trainer.[13]
Competitive eating
Previously a Human Resource executive, Zermatt’s foray into the competitive eating scene kicked off in 2013 when a gym buddy had egged him on to take up the Roadhouse Terminator Burger Challenge. Zermatt set a record time for the challenge with little to no difficulty. The sense of accomplishment he felt spurred him on to pursue more challenges.[14][15]
In November 2013, Zermatt entered the Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge.[16] Despite his lack of formal training, Zermatt finished in second place, next to Japanese celebrity competitive eater (大食い), Tomoko Miyake who ate 1 gigantic bowl of ramen, 10 regular servings of ramen and 8 plates of gyoza.[17]
After the ramen challenge, Zermatt entered the Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge where he emerged the winner, wolfing down a 21-inch pizza in 16 minutes.[18] Zermatt continued his competitive eating journey — joining various local food-eating competitions before tackling his first international competition in the Philippines where he clinched first place. He had eaten 8 beef bowls (3kg) in 15 minutes.[19]
Workout & diet
To maintain a lean physique, Zermatt works out 6 to 7 days a week. His workouts typically last around 2 to 3 hours and consists of compound exercises and cardio training.[20]
On average, Zermatt covers 2 to 3 food events per week. In between food challenges, he prepares for each event by entering a caloric deficit through fasting for 16 to 18 hours daily. This is a part of his intermittent fasting regime where he only consumes only water and BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) supplements.[21][22] His diet includes mostly vegetables and lean protein.[23]
Career highlights
Chicken Rice YouTube video (2016)
In late 2014, Zermatt Neo began uploading YouTube videos containing snippets of eating challenges and competitions. After joining Food League Singapore (FLS) in 2016, Zermatt became the topic of local news. Zermatt’s YouTube video caught the attention of viewers after a screengrab of the video circulated on SGAG. The video garnered over 76,000 views on YouTube in a week.[24]
In the video, Zermatt finished a giant plate of chicken rice (1 entire roast chicken and 12 portions of rice) at a hawker centre in Bukit Batok in slightly under 30 minutes. The Facebook video reposted by FLS was shared over 5,000 times within a few days and covered by local news sites like The Straits Times and MustShareNews.[25][26] Following the well-received feedback from the video, Zermatt continues to post videos of himself eating large amounts of food on YouTube.
YouTube
As of November 2019, Zermatt Neo has 111,000 subscribers on YouTube. The videos on Zermatt’s YouTube channel are of self-initiated food challenges, him eating with friends, menu item features of various food establishments and collaborations with brands such as Eatigo and Grid Mobile.[27][28][29][30][31] He occasionally features notable competitive eaters on his channel such as Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie and Randy Santel with whom he has on-screen eating contests.[32][33][34][35]
Food competitions & challenges
Year | Event | Food Item | Timing | Notes | Prize Money | Refs. |
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2019 | King’s Day Fries Eating Contest (Pro League) | Fries (2kg) | 00:07:05:00 | Winner | - | [36] |
2019 | 200 Gyoza Challenge | 200 pieces of Gyoza | 00:06:49:02 | - | - | [37] |
2017 | Food League Singapore (FLS) Competitive Eating Championship | 92 pieces of chicken wings (1.37kg) | 00:08:00:00 | Winner | - | [38][39][40] |
2016 | Herbs Bistro Food War Challenge | 3kg worth of waffles, pancakes, curry beef stew, sides and gelato | 00:10:11:00 | Winner | - | [41] |
2016 | The Red House Challenge 2016 | 48 Red House chilli crab baos | 00:08:00:00 | 3rd Place | - | [42][43] |
2016 | Epic Eaters 2016 | 8 maki-rolls (makisan, 1840g) | 00:06:14:14 | Entered Singapore Book of Records [Fastest eating of Sushi Maki] | - | [44][45] |
2016 | Orchard Mandarin Hotel Hot Dog bun eating competition | 20 hot dogs | 00:10:00:00 | Entered Singapore Book of Records [Fastest eating of hotdogs in 10mins] | - | [46] |
2016 | Guest appearance on TV programme, ‘The Not 5 Show’ (Channel 5) | 3.5kg cake | 00:37:18:00 | Entered Singapore Book of records [Fastest eating of a 3.5kg cake] | - | [47] |
2016 | CSC Hot Dog Eating Competition | 18 hotdogs | 00:10:00:00 | Guest appearance | - | [48] |
2016 | Xiang Ji Mega Chicken Rice Season 1 | Chicken rice (4kg - inclusive of plate weight, 12 portions of rice and 1 whole roast chicken) | 00:25:13:00 | 1st Place | - | [49][50] |
2016 | Xiang Ji Mega Chicken Rice Challenge | Chicken rice (4kg - inclusive of plate weight, 12 portions of rice and 1 whole roast chicken) | 00:29:11:00 | - | - | [51][52] |
2016 | 80 Mad Eaters Challenge (80 狂吃大胃王) | - | 01:30:00:00 | Winner | S$1,000 cash prize | [53][54] |
2016 | Ah hood Burger Eating Contest 2016 | 15 burgers (lotus-leaf buns stuffed with Asian-styled meats) | 00:10:00:00 | 3rd place | - | [55] |
2015 | Ah hood Burger Eating Contest 2015 | 25.5 burgers (lotus-leaf buns stuffed with Asian-styled meats) | 00:10:00:00 | Winner | S$300 dining credits (Flavours At Zhongshan Park) | [56][57] |
2014 | Thaitanic Boat Noodle Record Breaker Challenge | 85 Boat Noodles | 00:30:00:00 | Winner | - | [58][59] |
2014 | Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating Contest 2014 | 8 Yoshinoya Gyudon (beef bowls, 375g each) | 00:15:00:00 | Winner
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₱150,000 & a round trip to Japan | [60][61] |
2014 | The Lucha Loco Taco Challenge | 19 Tacos | 00:10:00:00 | Winner | Lucha Loca dining vouchers | [62] |
2014 | Salad Chowdown Grand Finals | - | - | Winner | S$500 | [63] |
2014 | Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge | 21-inch pizza | - | Winner | - | [64] |
2013 | Peperoni Pizzeria XXL Challenge | 21-inch pizza | 00:16:06:00 | Winner | S$500 Peperoni cash vouchers | [65] |
2013 | Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge | 1 gigantic bowl of ramen — equivalent to 10 regular bowls | 00:20:00:00
(Estimated) |
2nd place | - | [66][67] |
References / Citations
- ↑ Zaccheus, Melody. “Food League contestant eats 92 wings in 8min”. The Straits Times. January 8, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/food-league-contestant-eats-92-wings-in-8min
- ↑ “Zermatt Neo”. Linkedin. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zermatt-neo-b1a215b9/
- ↑ “September: Zermatt Neo”. BiTES. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bites.com.sg/newsbites/september-zermatt-neo/
- ↑ “Zermatt Neo”. FoodChallenges.com. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.foodchallenges.com/members/zermattneo/about/
- ↑ Peggie Neo. “sister Peggie Neo with Zermatt Neo”. Facebook. September 29, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/peggieeats/photos/a.1508884022741518/1734785883484663/?type=1&theater
- ↑ Peggie Neo. “Why Peggie Eats? Q&A Video”. YouTube. September 3, 2016. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8eUwnzSLu8
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “1 Minute Peanut Butter&Jam Sandwich Challenge! 7 Sandwiches Eaten in 1 Minute?!”. Facebook. October 3, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=579557616184195
- ↑ Raìna. “Crazy Magic tour”. Facebook. September 29, 2019. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/RainaHuang/posts/finally-after-a-year-i-have-my-crazy-magic-tour-with-magic-mitch-all-up-and-upda/2445052948911086/
- ↑ “Raìna - About”. Facebook. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RainaHuang/about/?ref=page_internal
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Q&A with a Competitive Eater in Singapore!”. YouTube. October 28, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALivf1RjAHA
- ↑ Toh, Hannah. “Competitive eater Zermatt Neo is Singapore's up-and-coming mukbang star”. Youth.sg. December 10, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2018/12/Competitive-eater-Zermatt-Neo-is-Singapores-up-and-coming-mukbang-star
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Q&A with a Competitive Eater in Singapore!” YouTube. October 28, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALivf1RjAHA&t=2s
- ↑ zermattneo. “Personal Trainer Certification”. Instagram. October 5, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/fFSSx-MoLM/
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Vlog #1 | Geylang Serai Ramadan Night Bazaar 2018!”. YouTube. May 25, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3SJPVhx88&t=831s
- ↑ zermattneo. “Zermatt Neo attempting the Roadhouse terminator burger challenge in 2013”. Instagram. March 2, 2013. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/WWosMysoHl/
- ↑ Quek, Eunice. “Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs”. The Straits Times. February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win
- ↑ “The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting”. babylingrkm.blogspot.com (blog).November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html
- ↑ “XXL Challenge 2013”. Peperoni Pizzeria. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70
- ↑ “YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH”. rochellerivera.com (blog). June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Q&A with a Competitive Eater in Singapore!” YouTube. October 28, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALivf1RjAHA
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Q&A with a Competitive Eater in Singapore!” YouTube. October 28, 2018. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALivf1RjAHA
- ↑ “September: Zermatt Neo”. BiTES. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bites.com.sg/newsbites/september-zermatt-neo/
- ↑ Meah, Natasha. “Personal trainer gets online fame with chicken rice video”. The New Paper. February 3, 2016. 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/personal-trainer-gets-online-fame-chicken-rice-video
- ↑ Meah, Natasha. “Personal trainer gets online fame with chicken rice video”. The New Paper. February 3, 2016. 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/personal-trainer-gets-online-fame-chicken-rice-video
- ↑ Lee, Min Kok. “Singaporean devours 4kg of chicken rice in under 30 minutes for eating competition”. The Straits Times. February 1, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-devours-4kg-of-chicken-rice-in-under-30-minutes-for-eating-competition
- ↑ Peh, Min Hui. “Watch: Guy Who Wolfed Down 4kg Of Chicken Rice Devour 5 Other Supersized Foods”. Must Share News. February 2, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://mustsharenews.com/competitive-eater-zermatt/
- ↑ zermattneo. “Collaboration with Gird Mobile”. Instagram. June 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/By974qtnHKx/
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Ultimate Pasta Mukbang at Pastamania Singapore!”. August 29, 2018. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoeb42cal04
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Singapore Food Trail - 10,000 Calories Cheat Day Challenge!”. YouTube. February 21, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE5HGW4jq4&t=185s
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “200 Piece SUSHI CHALLENGE vs Pro Wrestlers! | Eating with Friends Episode 2”. YouTube. May 11, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6PnBUOSas
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “INSANE CHEAT DAY CHALLENGE ft Sarah Ow | Ultimate Singapore Food Trail!”. YouTube. June 18, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAauh5gLZwQ&t=68s
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “100 Gyoza challenge”. YouTube. November 15, 2015. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNcszpYZ6IY
- ↑ Matt Stonie. “Peanut Butter & Jelly WORLD RECORD Challenge (1-Minute)”. YouTube. September 27, 2019. Accessed on 25 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ok1SuhPwbY
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Randy Santel vs Zermatt Neo - Biggest Burger in Singapore!”. YouTube. July 16, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORIaBw7h49Q
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Satay Challenge Feat. Joey Chestnut”. YouTube. November 20, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6dGNmVL6A
- ↑ Food League Sg. “Martin Zwerts SG Fries EAting Contest”. Facebook. May 30, 2019. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/foodleague/posts/?ref=page_internal
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “200 GYOZA in 6 MINS?! Japanese Dumplings Eating Challenge!”. YouTube. August 25, 2018. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIeuCznCaJM
- ↑ Wing Zone Singapore. “FLS Competitive Eating Championship 2017”. Facebook. January 7, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/WingZoneSingapore/photos/a.224232237743812/757056754461355/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Zaccheus, Melody. “Food League contestant eats 92 wings in 8min”. The Straits Times. January 8, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/food-league-contestant-eats-92-wings-in-8min
- ↑ Food League SG. “FLS Championship Pro League. Zermatt Neo, Sarah Ow and more!”. Facebook. January 7, 2017. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/foodleague/videos/1371964999543232/
- ↑ Ice Edge Cafe & Bar. “Winner for Herbs Bistro’s Food War Challenge”. Facebook. December 31, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/iceedgecafebar/posts/1494345887250223?__tn__=-R
- ↑ Kimbrell, Erin. “Could you eat 60 Chilli Crab Baos in eight minutes?”. Yahoo. August 28, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://sg.style.yahoo.com/photos-could-eat-60-chilli-032802378/photo-freelance-photographer-ng-chin-sheng-1472354921281.html
- ↑ “Chilli Crab Bao Eating Competition : Red House Seafood”. nookmag.com. August 3, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.nookmag.com/chilli-crab-bao-eating-competition-red-house-seafood/
- ↑ Food LEague SG. “Epic Eaters 2016”. Facebook. August 7, 2016. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/foodleague/videos/1173647209375013/
- ↑ zermattneo. “Singapore book of records - fastest eating of sushi maki”. Instagram. August 6, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIxRpfGjyvz/
- ↑ “Fastest Eating of Hotdogs in 10mins”. Singapore Book Of Records. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-hotdogs-in-10-mins/
- ↑ “Fastest Eating of a 3.5kg Cake”. Singapore Book Of Records. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-a-3-5-kg-cake/
- ↑ “Fastest Eating of a 3.5kg Cake”. Singapore Book Of Records. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://singaporerecords.com/fastest-eating-of-a-3-5-kg-cake/
- ↑ Food League Singapore. “Food League Singapore ( Singapore Official Eater’s Record)”. Facebook. February 27, 2016. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/notes/food-league-sg/food-league-singapore-singapore-official-eaters-record/1043375132402222/
- ↑ “Xiang Ji Mega Chicken Rice Season 1”. Food League Singapore (blog). April 7, 2016. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://foodleaguesg.blogspot.com/2016/04/
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “3KG CHICKEN RICE”. YouTube. January 29, 2016. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=u6rOJxLR1Sc
- ↑ “Xiang Ji Mega Chicken Rice Challenge” Food League Singapore. January 13, 2016. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://foodleaguesg.blogspot.com/2016/01/xiang-ji-mega-chicken-rice-challenge.html
- ↑ zermattneo. “80 Mad Eaters Challenge winner”. Instagram. July 23, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BINF8skDNQG/
- ↑ “80 Mad Eaters Challenge”. Waterway Point. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.waterwaypoint.com.sg/event_detail.php?c=582&desc=Events+Calendar&p=28447&t=80-mad-eaters-challenge
- ↑ Food League Singapore. “Food League Singapore ( Singapore Official Eater’s Record)”. Facebook. February 27, 2016. Accessed on 29 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/notes/food-league-sg/food-league-singapore-singapore-official-eaters-record/1043375132402222/
- ↑ Zermatt Neo. “Ah Hood Burger Eating Contest 2015”. YouTube. December 1, 2015. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JfqcYfMMEU
- ↑ “Ah Hood Burger Challenge”. Eventnook.com. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.eventnook.com/event/ahhoodburgerchallenge2015
- ↑ Oishi News Station. “The Mission Project ปฏิบัติการณ์ มันส์ ดัน เกิด : มหกรรมการแข่งกินชาบูชิ Shabulympic 2015 Ep.4”. YouTube. July 18, 2015. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZUzXQwtW3U
- ↑ Zermattneo. “3rd place in shabulympic 2015”. Instagram. July 20, 2015. Accessed on 30 October 0219. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/5U1hIBsoPM/
- ↑ Lee, Min Kok. “Singaporean devours 4kg of chicken rice in under 30 minutes for eating competition”. The Straits Times. February 1, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-devours-4kg-of-chicken-rice-in-under-30-minutes-for-eating-competition
- ↑ “YOSHINOYA GYUDON EATING CONTEST 2014 FINAL MATCH”. rochellerivera.com (blog). June 17, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.rochellerivera.com/2014/06/yoshinoya-gyudon-eating-contest-2014.html
- ↑ Lee, Min Kok. “Singaporean devours 4kg of chicken rice in under 30 minutes for eating competition”. The Straits Times. February 1, 2016. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-devours-4kg-of-chicken-rice-in-under-30-minutes-for-eating-competition
- ↑ zermattneo. “Salad chowdown champion”. Instagram. September 28, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/te2WU3MoPJ/
- ↑ Peperoni Pizzeria. “XXL Challenge 2014”. Facebook. December 7, 2014. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ppxxlchallenge?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__tn__=*NK-R
- ↑ “XXL Challenge 2013”. Peperoni Pizzeria. December 17, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.peperoni.com.sg/blog?start=70
- ↑ Quek, Eunice. “Eat to win: Competitive eater Zermatt Neo counts calories, eats steamed food and has six-pack abs”. The Straits Times. Accessed on February 26, 2017. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/eat-to-win
- ↑ “The Ramen Champion Big Eater Challenge Finals 2013 + Food Tasting”. babylingrkm.blogspot.com (blog).November 26, 2013. Accessed on 30 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://babylingrkm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-ramen-champion-big-eater-challenge.html