McNugget Challenge #6
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The offer I made to Tom is a $100 freeroll for getting to 125 and $200 for getting to 150. The same rules as other other challenges, the most important being one hour and no reversals.
The first thing to discuss is a day and time. As a reminder, the WoV main event is scheduled for Saturday April 22. I would personally like to suggest around noon the following day. That way we're not blowing our whole wad in one day. Arguments could be made for Friday as well but I tend to think Sunday will work out better.
The second thing is a location. We were prohibited from recording at the D McDonalds the last time. It worked out fine to go outside but I'd prefer to stay indoors the whole time. So, I suggest the food court at the Plaza. One of the options there is a McDonalds. If we get kicked out, we just take it outside again.
The third is the fun part -- the betting. I put the over/under around 125. The question for the poll is how many do you think he will eat? Vote for one choice only.
For those who missed it, here is the video of the Dupar's pancake challenge.
I'll book up to 2500
I'll plan on being there in person as well
Hello, trenchermen!
Quote: MrVIt would be neat if both Poker Grinder and Tom G would simultaneously compete.
Hello, trenchermen!
I think it's safe to say I won't be attempting to eat 150 nuggets. I will be there but not eating any nuggets.
Quote: WizardofnothingI'll take the over and give 6-5
I might take that. Let me wait a little longer to see if I get any better offers.
Quote: WizardI might take that. Let me wait a little longer to see if I get any better offers.
Eating the stack of pancakes is very impressive. I'm interested in the over, but I'm thinking I'd need to get 2-1 over 125, and 5-1 over 150.
PokerGrinder barely made it under the time limit to 100, and it was a battle. There's a lot more air in pancakes. I don't think the McNuggets compress as easily.
McDonald's changed the recipe for McNuggets since the last challenge. I have to do some research. Are they still the same size as the last challenge?
Quote: AyecarumbaPokerGrinder barely made it under the time limit to 100, and it was a battle. There's a lot more air in pancakes. I don't think the McNuggets compress as easily.
McDonald's changed the recipe for McNuggets since the last challenge. I have to do some research. Are they still the same size as the last challenge?
According to the article McDonald’s Just Made A Big Change to Its Chicken McNuggets, the primary, if not only, change was to remove artificial preservatives. Let us know what you find out about any change in the size.
McNuggets are indeed a horse of a different color compared to pancakes.
I'm looking to get a good offer on under 150.
I don't know if the process, or piece sizes are the same in the U.S. Note the absence of "Pink Goo".
Trivia Time! What does McDonald's call the four standard shapes McNuggets are formed into when they come out of the "cookie cutter"?
I'm willing to take the over on 125 or 150, but I'd think that I should be the one getting odds around that point. I mean, we've had 1 successful STRUGGLE (nicely done PG) to get 100 in how many attempts? So now we're "confident" in another contender, but who knows how the butter and garbage that is a McNugget will treat the stomach. Just as with PG... I don't think the quantity is in question, it's the quality (butter, grease, oils) that turn most men in to boys in this challenge.Quote: Wizard...I'm looking to get a good offer on under 150.
I'll take the over on 125 or 150 because I want to believe, but I'm not willing to give odds away by any shot to take the OVER on something we've proven is very, very difficult.
We should also get another pool going... How much to get PG to break his oath and eat at least 1 more Chicken McNugget.Quote: PokerGrinderI think it's safe to say I won't be attempting to eat 150 nuggets. I will be there but not eating any nuggets.
Lastly, when was the WoV Spring Fling again? If I get good action I might have to come out to witness in person again =).
Quote: RomesI'll take the over on 125 or 150 because I want to believe, but I'm not willing to give odds away by any shot to take the OVER on something we've proven is very, very difficult.
WizardOfNothing is already offering even money on under 125 so I'm looking to get some odds there.
I'll offer you 8 to 5 on getting to 150. However, it is a free market, so I'll give you a chance to find a better offer.
Quote: AyecarumbaTrivia Time! What does McDonald's call the four standard shapes McNuggets are formed into when they come out of the "cookie cutter"?
The ball, the bell, the boot, and the bow tie.
Bonus trivia: That's also the ingredients list.
Quote: WizardofnothingI'll take the over and give 6-5
I'll book up to 2500
I'll plan on being there in person as well
Oh, I thought he was offering 6-5 on under 125. I must have misread, my mistake.Quote: WizardWizardOfNothing is already offering even money on under 125 so I'm looking to get some odds there.
I'll offer you 8 to 5 on getting to 150. However, it is a free market, so I'll give you a chance to find a better offer.
So are you offering me 8 to 5 if I take the OVER 150? I want to take that but feel like I'd regret it in a week, lol. What are your mins and maxes in case I chicken out on betting bigger and just want to throw down like $20 for the entertainment value?
I don't think I could offer odds on under 125. Even if I feel like he's a good eater, the nuggets are just a different beast than fluffy pancakes, and after seeing the disastrous results from so many others attempt, I guess that just leaves room for the thought of failure. I think I would be willing to offer 'some' odds on under 100... 6:5? 7:5?
Quote: RomesOh, I thought he was offering 6-5 on under 125. I must have misread, my mistake.
No, I didn't remember his offer correctly. My mistake.
Quote:So are you offering me 8 to 5 if I take the OVER 150? I want to take that but feel like I'd regret it in a week, lol. What are your mins and maxes in case I chicken out on betting bigger and just want to throw down like $20 for the entertainment value?
Yes. Just to be clear 150, is a win for you, not a push. Let's call your side over 149.5 completed nuggets.
Let's keep it friendly. $10 minimum and $200 maximum.
Hey! He's offering you the opportunity to get the bidding started on what it would take to get you to change your mind. Can you imagine a way to work an advantage play against Romes?Quote: PokerGrinderNo nuggets for me Romes. The thought of eating even one McNugget is disgusting lol.
Quote: PokerGrinderNo nuggets for me Romes. The thought of eating even one McNugget is disgusting lol.
Everyone has a price PG... Everyone. Maybe have a few drinks, we don't eat for a while, do something active, stop by McDonalds for Tom's challenge... Get some hot nuggets and offer your drunk self $5 to eat just one... You never know =).Quote: DocHey! He's offering you the opportunity to get the bidding started on what it would take to get you to change your mind. Can you imagine a way to work an advantage play against Romes?
Quote: RomesEveryone has a price PG... Everyone. Maybe have a few drinks, we don't eat for a while, do something active, stop by McDonalds for Tom's challenge... Get some hot nuggets and offer your drunk self $5 to eat just one... You never know =).
The number to eat one nugget would be quite a bit higher than $5 lol. If I'm ever that broke I'll go on the road eating nuggets for money lol.
Quote: RomesGet some hot nuggets and offer your drunk self $5 to eat just one... You never know =).
Quote: PokerGrinderThe number to eat one nugget would be quite a bit higher than $5 lol.
Well there you go -- the bidding action has started! Who will offer more than $5?
Now we have to figure out just what the "wager" needs to be to get folks bidding against each other. Do folks bet $xx that it will take $yy to get PG to change his mind? Some serious gambler ought to be able to come up with something that would draw action.
Quote: TomGIf anyone wants to bet under I'll offer odds on any number up to 250 (which would be 100-1)
What's your price for under 150?
Quote: BozI'm interested in the under 150. What are you offering?
It look like the bidding has begun. I'll offer Tom the same deal I made to WizardOfNothing, since he didn't accept it yet -- I'll lay 8 to win 5 on the under 150. That means your side will win 8 to 5.
I'm happy to give Boz the opportunity to beat my offer.
Quote: WizardIt look like the bidding has begun. I'll offer Tom the same deal I made to WizardOfNothing, since he didn't accept it yet -- I'll lay 8 to win 5 on the under 150. That means your side will win 8 to 5.
I'm happy to give Boz the opportunity to beat my offer.
After seeing the pancakes, and TomG's confidence, I like the over but 8-5 (on a total consumed of 150 even), sure seems thin. That's a lot to put away.
Quote: WizardIt look like the bidding has begun. I'll offer Tom the same deal I made to WizardOfNothing, since he didn't accept it yet -- I'll lay 8 to win 5 on the under 150. That means your side will win 8 to 5.
I'll risk $100 to win $160 on over 150
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Right now anything over 125 would be very hard. But I have almost two months to prepare. Buffet every Saturday and Sunday and the biggest meals I can handle at home every week night. Hopefully I'll make it back to the level I was for the pancakes in the summer when I was at the buffet everyday for my one meal of the day. For anyone who thinks this challenge might be unhealthy, I'll be eating as many fruits, veggies, and egg whites as I possibly can for eight weeks
Quote: TomGI'll risk $100 to win $160 on over 150
Done! Let's consider it official.
My offer to WoN is now off the table, as I figure the line has moved.
Quote: DocWell there you go -- the bidding action has started! Who will offer more than $5?
Now we have to figure out just what the "wager" needs to be to get folks bidding against each other. Do folks bet $xx that it will take $yy to get PG to change his mind? Some serious gambler ought to be able to come up with something that would draw action.
Doc you aren't behaving lol. You're always trying to start things. 😀
Quote: WizardofnothingI want the over 125 I'll offer 2-1 for anyone taking the under
I'll take it for $100 (to win $200).
I have lost mcnugget challenges to you 3 times and won once (Thanks, PG!). May I claim the right to bet the at/over 150 at the offered line? 100 to win 160 if TomG succeeds.
Quote: PokerGrinderNo nuggets for me Romes. The thought of eating even one McNugget is disgusting lol.
Thank you ! I clicked on this thread to say something similar. "Who is going to eat 150 nuggets? I'm okay with eating 10 max!"
3-1 odds for UNDER 100 (as in I'll take the over and anyone taking this would be taking the under). Max $100.
I'd like to see what other lines people would offer on OVER 100, 125, or 150.
Match the Wiz's 8/5 O/U 149.5 deal previously and I'll throw some action down =).Quote: MaxPenI'm interested in taking under 150. Offering +150 to someone interested in the over.
Or Mike, is that line still valid with you?
Quote: MaxPenI'm interested in taking under 150. Offering +150 to someone interested in the over.
+160 and I'll accept for 100.
Quote: RomesOr Mike, is that line still valid with you?
No. I think I have enough action for now.
I can see it now -- TomG downs 150 to win his own bet and then refuses to eat another one, leaving Boz the winner betting the under! Next, Tom goes back to the counter to order a couple of fried apple pies for dessert.Quote: BozOnly difference is 150 is a push, need 151 to win.
Edit: O.K., I misread. Boz would only push at 150. Though Tom could take bids from the "over" folks to eat #151.
Quote: Wizard...The offer I made to Tom is a $100 freeroll for getting to 125 and $200 for getting to 150. The same rules as other other challenges, the most important being one hour and no reversals.
Will TomG attempt to eat 151 or more McNuggets, or is he planning to stop at 150?
Edit: Here is a video of guy eating 120 in 12 and half minutes. No confirmation if he held them down for the full pull.
Edit#2: Here is the list of ingredients for the new McNugget:
Quote: McDonald's
CHICKEN MCNUGGETS
Ingredients: White Boneless Chicken, Water, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Bleached Wheat Flour, Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable Starch (Modified Corn, Wheat, Rice, Pea, Corn), Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Calcium Lactate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spices, Yeast Extract, Lemon Juice Solids, Dextrose, Natural Flavors.
Contains: WHEAT.
Cooked in the same fryer that we use for Buttermilk Crispy Chicken which contains a milk allergen.
For 10 pieces:
440 Calories
27g Total Fat (41% DV)
26g Total Carbs (9% DV)
24g Protein
Calories From Fat: 240
Saturated Fat: 4.5g (22% DV)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 75mg (25% DV)
Sodium: 840mg (35% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% DV)
Sugars: 0g
Vitamin A: 0IU (0% DV)
Vitamin C: 2mg (4% DV)
Calcium: 15mg (2% DV)
Iron: 1mg (6% DV)
Quote: AyecarumbaWill TomG attempt to eat 151 or more McNuggets, or is he planning to stop at 150?
Edit: Here is a video of guy eating 120 in 12 and half minutes. No confirmation if he held them down for the full pull.
This lady ate 150 in 21 minutes.
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/japanese-competitive-eater-eats-150-chicken-mcnuggets-video
Quote: AyecarumbaWill TomG attempt to eat 151 or more McNuggets, or is he planning to stop at 150?
He only has to eat 150 to win the $200. I think bets should be phrased as over/under 149.5, where the total will be rounded down.
Quote: beachbumbabs+160 and I'll accept for 100.
I will book that. 150 is considered a push? Correct?
Quote: MaxPenI will book that. 150 is considered a push? Correct?
Goody! We're on. 150= push.
Quote: BozI'll do +160 for anyone will to take the over 150 since that seems to be the number. I'll take up to $200 total to risk $320. Only difference is 150 is a push, need 151 to win. Multiple members can vouch for me, prefer known longer term members for action. Thanks Boz
I will vouch for Boz. Good people.
Quote: WizardofnothingWizard consider it a bet.... sorry I was in st Thomas for a few days and not checking every thread
Sorry, I found others to take my action. No bet.
