""It was great. The audience is awesome, it's electric. It's good to be back after mending some fences. I do what I love. I got the best job in the world. I get to eat, travel, beat the heck out of people, and meet happy people. So it was great to be back.""
""It's never about me. It's not even about the hot dogs. It's the Fourth of July. It's an eating contest, but really, it's a Fourth of July celebration, it's a celebration in New York. And that contest, it's hard to describe exactly.""
""It's an event, it's more than just an eating contest. It's part of the Fourth of July celebration for New York City, and I'm just a very little part of it. And when it comes to that celebration, I'm very happy that I was able to come back.""
Joey Chestnut, a 17-time winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, returned to the event after resolving sponsorship conflicts with organizers. His absence in 2024 was notable, as he was ineligible due to a deal with Impossible Foods. Chestnut expressed joy in returning, highlighting the electric atmosphere and the celebration of Independence Day. He acknowledged the contest's importance as part of New York City's Fourth of July festivities, stating it transcends mere competition and is a significant cultural event.
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