Joined: Dec '10
Location: United States
Age: 38 (M)
Posts: 27
Even in a recession, bigger is still apparently better. Either that or someone at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas just really likes burritos. The hotel's NASCAR Cafe has begun selling a two-foot, six-pound burrito called "The Bomb." The reward for finishing the monstrous meal? "Free unlimited rides on a roller coaster that runs in both forward and reverse." Oh and a t-shirt saying, they "Conquered the Bomb."
Say what? How about letting the winner recuperate from a near-death food coma in a penthouse suite? Roller-coaster rides. Jeez.
However, we do like the t-shirts given to folks who accept the challenge but fail. They receive an extra-small pink t-shirt that says "Weenie." And they have to pay the $19.95 burrito price.
The Sahara has unveiled The Bomb just as NASCAR season kicks off in Las Vegas this weekend. And their roller-coaster ride, Speed, is reopening this weekend as well. It's pretty much the only place NASCAR fans will want to be this weekend since the hotel also has the The Las Vegas Cyber Speedway onsite, The NASCAR Racewear Shop, the late Dale Earnhardt’s #3 car on display and of course the NASCAR cafe.
Room rates tonight were going for $115 but during the week you can get rooms for as low as $23. God, we love Vegas in the recession.
Joined: Dec '10
Location: United States
Age: 38 (M)
Posts: 27
Seriously trained for this last nite.
I went to Chipotle's, and ordered a burrito that was double wrapped, both beans, rice, basically everything. It was so big, the girl couldn't even close it all in, but she did the best she could. I thought it was easily a 3 pounder. I went to Von's, and threw it on a preoduce scale. It was only 2 pounds. That was really depressing, and I pretty much called off trying to do this challenge, this Vegas trip. I thought I needed to train more.
Then I got back to my brother's apartment, and a thought occurred to me. If I eat this entire burrito, then go to the cafeteria and eat another big meal immediately after, this challenge would be back on.
I ate the entire 2 pound burrito, I could have eaten another one right then an there, no problem. I then went to the cafeteria, right away, and ate a salad, a big basket of fries, some mini corn dogs, then I got a plate with rice, chicken, broccoli and potatoes, ate the entire thing, then started on a huge plate of spaghetti. I was about 1/3 of the way into it, when they said the cafeteria was closing. I quickly ate some more, an ened up eating about half of that plate. I would have finished it no problem, if they hadnt have made me leave.
We guestimated that meal, as at least 5 pounds, 6 pounds easily if I had finished that plate of pasta. So the challenge is back on. I know I am physically capable of doin it, its just a mental challenge. But thinking, free roller coaster rides for life, and that failure is not an option, I will do it. Im thinking of going for it on Sunday.
Joined: Jan '11
Location: United States
Age: 60 (M)
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Love NASCAR and been to the Vegas race 3 times, plus lived 68 miles outside Vegas. As foir eating a 5 lb. burrito, OMG, that is 9% of my body weight. That's 6 meals plus for me. Good Luck and as for the coaster ride YAC!
Joined: Feb '08
Location: Netherlands
Age: 52 (M)
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How much do you weigh? That's some impressive eating Do you also compete in those food-eating challenge's? They don't have them here in Europe, but i saw footage of all kind's eating contest's in the U.S. Sry no respons on Nascar, that's also something were lacking of
Joined: Oct '09
Location: Spain
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Posted by CoddBrunson: Seriously trained for this last nite.
I went to Chipotle's, and ordered a burrito that was double wrapped, both beans, rice, basically everything. It was so big, the girl couldn't even close it all in, but she did the best she could. I thought it was easily a 3 pounder. I went to Von's, and threw it on a preoduce scale. It was only 2 pounds. That was really depressing, and I pretty much called off trying to do this challenge, this Vegas trip. I thought I needed to train more.
Then I got back to my brother's apartment, and a thought occurred to me. If I eat this entire burrito, then go to the cafeteria and eat another big meal immediately after, this challenge would be back on.
I ate the entire 2 pound burrito, I could have eaten another one right then an there, no problem. I then went to the cafeteria, right away, and ate a salad, a big basket of fries, some mini corn dogs, then I got a plate with rice, chicken, broccoli and potatoes, ate the entire thing, then started on a huge plate of spaghetti. I was about 1/3 of the way into it, when they said the cafeteria was closing. I quickly ate some more, an ened up eating about half of that plate. I would have finished it no problem, if they hadnt have made me leave.
We guestimated that meal, as at least 5 pounds, 6 pounds easily if I had finished that plate of pasta. So the challenge is back on. I know I am physically capable of doin it, its just a mental challenge. But thinking, free roller coaster rides for life, and that failure is not an option, I will do it. Im thinking of going for it on Sunday.
WTF?
How come I haven´t seen you on TV in some kind of "special"? Really!...
Picture please....real time... Less than 300 kilobyte, if possible....
