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I'm pretty excited. Excited about going to Vegas that is, I'm sure this challenge will be a lot of fun.
I have a morning flight out of Tampa Dec 21 with a bit of a tight connection in Atlanta. Should arrive 1130am Spending 6 nites in Vegas
I plan on videotaping if Delta gets me there on time. I bought a 32gb card and my video recorder still just has a limit of 30 min a file. Oh well, will have a few second gaps between files as I am sure Mission will go over 30min. Plan on placing my tablet next to mission146 with a large timer.
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Dec 21 Saturday Mcdonalds at the D downtown Vegas 3pm
60 min to down 100 nuggets, after 100th nugget down, a 10 min keep down timed from point last nugget consumed. So maximum 70 min or less depending on when and if he finishes last nugget.
6pm get together brew pub at Main st station. (I don't drink but I plan on having dinner there)
Lets have a roll call, who's gonna be there?
I am.
Pierce, you may want to have a few at 6PM, as the celebratory toast! Additionally, alcohol cuts the fat, and you will have eaten a lot of grease.
The poll kind of reminds me of this:
I've placed my main bets and prop bets with Mike:
1. Even money C-Note on the win/lose decision.
2. I've laid 1:3 ($60 to win $180 for Mike - $240 and down) - if Pierce cannot "keep the grease" without either hurling - or even visibly dry-heaving. Mike thinks its way certain that Pierce WILL have some sort of biological reaction from all dat greaze.
So, If Pierce loses graciously, - and avoids the heaves or the hurl - I recoup MUCHO on the side bet hedge. No hurl or heave, no loss for Danny. Mike thinks the Mickey-D's grease is a hurling lock.
If he loses big - then I lose big to Mike.
I'm betting on our fine Pierce here.
Mike is getting 3 to 1 ($60 bet to win $180) that Mission will hurl, as evidenced by:
1. Visibly vomiting.
2. Non-visible but acknowledged reversal by Mission.
3. Visibly dry heaving.
This bet will take place over the course of the challenge itself. Once Pierce has been declared a winner or loser, this bet will be adjudicated. Any reversal, including deliberate, after the closing of the main bet won't count.
Countdown: 13 days.
I expect Pierce to WIN - AND to keep gracious and gentlemanly composure.
Now, Pierce can lose at 99 nuggets or less and not hurl or heave, so I would have an acceptable split decision. I assume that if he loses, he'll be sick, and if he wins, he'll win cleanly. He may also lose without sickness, - at which point I'll profit, but Mike may have a claim of bad faith: "if you didn't eat or try to the point of heaving, I may have a claim of bad faith..."
If Pierce even says "I was green-colored sick but I ate them all," - then Mike wins the side bet for excess profit, - more than covering his loss on the main bet. What a deal!!
What I am betting with this side bet is for:
1. Pierce win like a man, a no sickness "child's play win." Or...
2. Pierce to lose like a man, but lose the main bet without sickness, - an early recognition that it cannot be done IF his body says that it cannot.
Mike is betting that Pierce will push himself to excess limits, and win on either one or both bets.
Okay - I am on record.
If Pierce eats 59 or less nuggets, and maintains composure, - then my side bet is still a loss to Mike.
Such a deal, what a guy!
I plan on showing up with a full stomach and sitting across
from Pierce and use an emetic to vomit periodically. I'm
guessing around nugget 81 this should start to have a
certain effect on the challenge.
Quote: PaigowdanI'll be there with the Mrs.
Pierce, you may want to have a few at 6PM, as the celebratory toast! Additionally, alcohol cuts the fat, and you will have eaten a lot of grease.
That's true, I'm probably going to puke a few times once the ten minutes is up, too.
Quote: Paigowdan
What I am betting with this side bet is for:
1. Pierce win like a man, a no sickness "child's play win." Or...
2. Pierce to lose like a man, but lose the main bet without sickness, - an early recognition that it cannot be done IF his body says that it cannot.
Mike is betting that Pierce will push himself to excess limits, and win on either one or both bets.
Hmmm....I don't know if you have the best of this one, Dan. If I lose, it's because I tossed it or timed out but kept trying, and I don't think the latter has any chance of applying.
Quote: WizardLet me try to clarify the "hurl" side bet.
Mike is getting 3 to 1 ($60 bet to win $180) that Mission will hurl, as evidenced by:
1. Visibly vomiting.
2. Non-visible but acknowledged reversal by Mission.
3. Visibly dry heaving.
This bet will take place over the course of the challenge itself. Once Pierce has been declared a winner or loser, this bet will be adjudicated. Any reversal, including deliberate, after the closing of the main bet won't count.
Countdown: 13 days.
3 makes this a decent wager to me. But I am certain I dry heave more than mission does.
Quote: ThatDonGuyIs somebody going to be video recording this event for posterity / proof of result?
terapined is taping it; his arrival flight is pretty close, though, to the time they're scheduled to start.
I definitely appreciate the confidence, I'm interested in what would be considered a fair Money Line on me based on general public sentiment. It's a limited sample size, but it seems like I am a huge favorite at this point. I think having a moniker of, "Mission," probably helps...j/k
This could be interesting for the betting: I couldn't have done it today, I'm not ill, but my stomach has felt pretty heavy all day long. It might have come back up. Although, I did have some stuffed grape leaves this morning, and it seemed as though there was entirely too much lemon zest, so that could have been a factor, as well. I obviously wouldn't eat something such as stuffed grape leaves on the day of the competition, probably a light salad for breakfast and nothing but water to drink that day.
Wiz and Mission need to agree on two things..... If something 'comes up', but stays in Mission's mouth, is that a win or a loss? If the last 5 or so McNuggets are in Mission's mouth at the time limit, does he actually have to swallow them or can they 'hang out' in Mission's mouth until the 10 minute waiting period is up?
By the way, is there an official World Record for McNugget eating? My guess is the real competitive eaters could do over 200 in 10 minutes. That seem like around equivalent to 69 hot dogs and buns....
Quote: SOOPOONot wagering, but after careful analysis I would bet against Mission. My son, who has succeeded at previous competitive eating challenges, one being the 5 pound burrito in half an hour at Burrito Bay, only made it up to 88 tasty McNuggets. He of course only had around half an hour, and had just run two miles and done two crossword puzzles, but it did not seem like the time was any factor.
Wiz and Mission need to agree on two things..... If something 'comes up', but stays in Mission's mouth, is that a win or a loss? If the last 5 or so McNuggets are in Mission's mouth at the time limit, does he actually have to swallow them or can they 'hang out' in Mission's mouth until the 10 minute waiting period is up?
By the way, is there an official World Record for McNugget eating? My guess is the real competitive eaters could do over 200 in 10 minutes. That seem like around equivalent to 69 hot dogs and buns....
I'm not wagering either but will be attending and video taping. Plan on a small tabletop tripod to put the camera on.
My opinion is if something comes up but not out of his mouth, Mission is good. There is a sidebet though on this happening but I believe mission will be good on the main bet if nothing comes out.
Also my understanding is the mouth has to be clear after the 100 nuggets for the 10 min keep down clock to start.
"I am Varmenti and I am tired of all these Varmenti"
I had the word "Jokes" at the end but it got cut off and can't edit a poll.
By the way, is varmenti here under 6 different handles? He got 6 votes. hmm.
Quote: petroglyphIs there a side bet on whether or not Varmenti shows up?
He has to. His true identity is Mission 146 REALLY !
Quote: Beethoven9thIf varmenti does show up, you guys gotta tape him singing his rendition of "We're Not Gonna Take It". lol
Just for posterity's sake. LOL
Quote: AxelWolfI would be willing to make a side bet on if Varm shows up or not. I will take the NO he will not show up.
Are you giving odds?
Quote: SOOPOONot wagering, but after careful analysis I would bet against Mission. My son, who has succeeded at previous competitive eating challenges, one being the 5 pound burrito in half an hour at Burrito Bay, only made it up to 88 tasty McNuggets. He of course only had around half an hour, and had just run two miles and done two crossword puzzles, but it did not seem like the time was any factor.
Wiz and Mission need to agree on two things..... If something 'comes up', but stays in Mission's mouth, is that a win or a loss? If the last 5 or so McNuggets are in Mission's mouth at the time limit, does he actually have to swallow them or can they 'hang out' in Mission's mouth until the 10 minute waiting period is up?
By the way, is there an official World Record for McNugget eating? My guess is the real competitive eaters could do over 200 in 10 minutes. That seem like around equivalent to 69 hot dogs and buns....
If I keep it in, then that's a win. To the other question, I'd consider that cheating, so the rule is I must swallow all of them.
Who is covering his health insurance rider for this event...surely everybody insurance plan must have a OUT CLAUSE for coverage for attempting such a stunt
Quote: GWAEspeaking of varmenti, has anyone been to his facebook site lately. Is he still posting? I can't find it anymore, if you have the link please post it.
I don't understand facebook, but I think you can find the page by searching facebook for BacDealer, although sadly I don't see any activity within the past month.
On my first search attempt, I only found a page belonging to Rebecca Varmenti.
Wow, she can be my baccarat partner any time.
Easy. Just go to: https://www.facebook.com/BacDealerQuote: GWAEspeaking of varmenti, has anyone been to his facebook site lately. Is he still posting? I can't find it anymore, if you have the link please post it.
+1Quote: gpac1377On my first search attempt, I only found a page belonging to Rebecca Varmenti.
Wow, she can be my baccarat partner any time.
Now why the hell do we get stuck with the idiot baccarat player varmenti? Why can't we get THIS Varmenti on the forum? ;)
Rebecca Varmenti
I am rooting for you all the way man.
Now let me make a suggestion.
In this contest you will probably need to catch a few"key burps".
In order to facilitate this I reccomend a bottle of tums.
Everytime you down 10 nuggets go ahead and chew up 2 tums and swallow them so that your stomach doesn't explode.
Also,this will help with the bad stomach ache you will get from the abnormal amount of grease that will be entering your body quite rapidly.
Hope you pull it off!
KB1
2 to 1Quote: petroglyphAre you giving odds?
Quote: AxelWolf2 to 1
Can I take Mrs. Varmenti for the parlay?
Quote: Beethoven9thEasy. Just go to: https://www.facebook.com/BacDealer
+1Quote: gpac1377On my first search attempt, I only found a page belonging to Rebecca Varmenti.
Wow, she can be my baccarat partner any time.
Now why the hell do we get stuck with the idiot baccarat player varmenti? Why can't we get THIS Varmenti on the forum? ;)
Rebecca Varmenti
Holy smokes, someone with a facebook account needs to introduce her to this site.
Quote: gpac1377I don't understand facebook, but I think you can find the page by searching facebook for BacDealer, although sadly I don't see any activity within the past month.
On my first search attempt, I only found a page belonging to Rebecca Varmenti.
Wow, she can be my baccarat partner any time.
OK found it when search bacdealer. Maybe he was back roomed and now MIA.
He did mention he had a trip to Vegas this month so maybe he is there waiting for the Mission challenge.
Quote: AxelWolf2 to 1
I'm not certain this is a fair wager? You are an ap and I'm just a gambler and a red chip one at that.
If you already have prior knowledge, or he's in jail or can't legally enter the US, then no bet. OK?
Can we start with a ten dollar wager?
Quote: Alan
Holy smokes, someone with a facebook account needs to introduce her to this site.
Cos that's NOT creepy at all.
I was going to say the same thing to you, about no bet if you have prior knowledge that he was defiantly coming, But I was thinking you wanted to bet Hundreds of dollars, I'm not concerned with a $10 bet. It seems like a win, win situation for me. If he is a no show, I make $10. If he shows up the entertainment value has to exceed $20 by far, He may even sing and bring some cards then use some keno crayons to draw a Bac layout and show us his system. Also, the entire group is free rolling a small chance he will give the money he promised, if mission successfully eats his nuggets.Quote: petroglyphI'm not certain this is a fair wager? You are an ap and I'm just a gambler and a red chip one at that.
If you already have prior knowledge, or he's in jail or can't legally enter the US, then no bet. OK?
Can we start with a ten dollar wager?
I have no knowledge if he will come or not what soever. He claimed he already had his trip planned. If he did, he probably had to sell his plane tickets due to a long losing Bac session.
I accept the $10 bet. If Rebecca Varmenti shows up in his place I will call it a push
You think he will succeed?Quote: strictlyAPTrying to find action on mission. Anyone up for it pm me
If I took that bet...... the yes would be at least -650 the smart money seems to be on him succeeding.Quote: strictlyAPYes.....
Quote: Beethoven9thEasy. Just go to: https://www.facebook.com/BacDealer
+1Quote: gpac1377On my first search attempt, I only found a page belonging to Rebecca Varmenti.
Wow, she can be my baccarat partner any time.
Now why the hell do we get stuck with the idiot baccarat player varmenti? Why can't we get THIS Varmenti on the forum? ;)
Rebecca Varmenti
I can't blow that picture up. I want to read the labels on the booze. :-)