Reply To: Hot Dog Eating Contest

Does that mean that entering a hot dog eating contest is a definite aveirah?

1. On one hand, I can ask myself, is stuffing one’s face with kosher food elevating the food and oneself? (no)

2. At the same time, is an eating contest a black and white halachic matter, which in this case is an aveirah? (?)

3. Does it make a difference if it is not publicized? (maybe it is less of a chillul Hashem (CH), but a CH is a CH either way)

4. What about a children’s eating contest?

Didn’t think about it back then, but I once babysat for a Jewish family. The children had a gherkin eating contest.

The parents allowed it.

I was there watching as they were laughing and stuffing their faces.

…Was that also assur?