Eric Adams calls for Nathan's to 'squash this beef' with Joey Chestnut: 'Stop being such weenies!'

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As it stands, this year's Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will be without the man who has won it eight straight years: Joey Chestnut. 

It all revolves around Chestnut endorsing a rival of Nathan’s, Impossible Foods, which launched a vegan wiener recently. Many have come to the defense of the competitive eating legend, with a rival even saying this year’s winner would be a "huge asterisk" without him at Coney Island on July 4. 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is among those that wish to see Chestnut in his usual location on the Fourth of July, consuming hot dogs as he vies for a ninth straight victory. 

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to see Joey Chestnut compete in this year's Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Adams wants to do something about it. 

"Stop being such weenies!" he posted on X, poking fun at the hot dog contest itself. "It would be ‘impossible’ to have this year’s Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest without Joey Chestnut. 

"Let’s find a way to squash this beef and bring back the champ for another 4th of July at Coney Island!"

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Adams played to the Impossible Foods deal, which was the reason behind Major League Eating (MLE) and Nathan’s barring Chestnut from this year’s competition.

"We are devastated to learn that Joey Chestnut has chosen to represent a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs rather than competing in the 2024 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of