US Book Launch: Day 2

Sunday 5 August
Manhattan NY

Thanks to my lost luggage situation, I was forced to go clothes shopping today with Sam (GWR Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing). I hate shopping, particularly for clothes, but there was, however, one highlight: the pretzel dogs in Macy's. One of my more vivid memories of last year's book launch was being introduced to Auntie Anne's pretzel concession on the second floor of Macy's. There, you can buy for a couple of dollars the most amazing foodstuff ever: Auntie Anne's pretzel dough coiled around a Nathan's all-beef hot dog then cooked - maybe even deep fried? Being Scottish and hence from the land of the deep fried Mars bar, I can appreciate a snack such as a pretzel dog. I had to stop, though, after three. Three is pushing it. Then, of course, the thought popped into my head: could there be a record in this? Most pretzel dogs eaten in three minutes? Fastest time to eat three pretzel dogs?

The regular hot-dog-eating Guinness World Record is four in 3 minutes, by none other than GWR glutton Peter Dowdeswell, back in 2001. This involves downing the dog plus bun and condiments - and using only one hand, just to make it extra-difficult! I wonder what Peter would make of Anne's pretzel dogs? These babies slip down so easily, I bet he could establish an impressive standard to beat! If you're interested in setting this record yourself, why not make an application today? Just click the "Break a World Record" button off the homepage. Good luck!