Sushi Eating Contest at St. Louis Wasabi Festival, 9/21/08
How much can you (burp) eat? Photos from the sushi-eating contest at Wasabi Festival, held September 21, 2008 on Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis.
By Steve Truesdell
Two ladies enjoying some coconuts at the Wasabi Festival.
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This guy had some mad skills with the tops.
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Artist sketch of the scene
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A balloon and its friend.
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The ladies of Kirin.
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Japanese drummers performing their new hit single.
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Contestants in the "Crowd Scavenger Hunt" attempt to remove a bystanders bra.
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The crowd screams "Wasabi!"
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The emcee goes over the rules of Sushi eating.
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Last year's champion was back to defend his title.
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Confuscious say, "Drum roll before California roll."
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The contest begins...
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Last year's winner Stu starts off strong.
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This lass gave a valiant effort but only ate 22 pieces.
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He started strong but dropped out halfway through, rumors of porcelain prayers are unconfirmed.
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"More Sushi over here."
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This contestant was imitating Marlon Brando while eating.
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Some thought standing would give them an edge.
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