Last Monday night at the Drop: scores of people scoffing free burger quarters and washing them down with beer and ale. You could vibrate with the buzz as people talked about their favourite contestants in the Mountain Man Burger Eating Contest.
Oh yeah. Go for it. Eat a 40-ounce burger plus fries and gravy in under an hour. Ten people picked up the gauntlet confident that they would prevail. The contest, held to help promote the Last Drop’s new menu, might not sound like a challenge to some but even the most eager-to-succeed contestants slowed down by the time they finished:
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Justin Butler gazes regretfully at this Mountain Man Burger that was destined for the stomach of a competitor in last Monday's Mountain Man Burger challenge at the Last Drop. Competitors vied to devour their 40-ounce burger PLUS about 20 ounces of fries and gravies in the least amount of time. Keri Knapp photoMark loosens up his buddy Frank Romeo with a quick massage moments before the start of the contest. David F. Rooney photoHere they come! Justin carries the first of the burgers to the two tables of contestants. David F. Rooney photoCompetitor "Kevin" bites into half of his burger during the contest. Keri Knapp photoJemma, one of the Australian competitors, managed to perform like a lady as Powder Springs Chef Victoria Leeson and Brydon Roe look on. David F. Rooney photoCompetitors tuck in. Current Publisher David Rooney briefly (VERY briefly) considered competing but decided that despite his love of burgers he could do without another heart attack. Keri Knapp photoThey've barely started and already look full. Frank (left) commiserates with Rocky from Melbourn. David F. Rooney photo
Something stuck in your teeth, Jacob? David F. Rooney photoGui Gui — the Taco-Eating Champion of Fernie — racks up another title, finishing his Mountain Man Burger in 23 minutes. Keri Knapp photoPazarotti-Eating Champion Jacob Astor, who had high hopes of defeating Gui Gui, settled for second place. Keri Knapp photo
