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I've made no secret of the fact that I watch Spike TV.
That being said, I lost a little bit of respect for them recently.
They're hosting (and airing) a Major League Eating-endorsed St. Patrick's Day "Chowdown". Its a three-tiered bracket-style elimination eating tournament.
I'm aware that there is a small cadre of individuals in the United States that take competitive eating very seriously, but come on.
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This is just crappy TV, something that should be seen on ESPN Ocho along with the National Dodgeball Tournament. And I don't like it. Not one bit.
Know What I'm Sayin'??