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On the November 2 broadcast of Nippon TV’s “Ariyoshi Zemi,” competitive-eating talent Gal Sone took on a massive-portion food challenge and lost to her longtime rival in big-eating, screaming “I lost! No way!” It was the second time she’s been beaten by the same opponent in six months, making this a repeat humiliation. On 5ch, users pointed out the timing lined up suspiciously well with recent criticism that “Gal Sone wins every time and it’s boring,” while others noted the total food weight seemed smaller than before, and still others dismissed the whole big-eating format as outdated. The thread eventually spiraled into a debate comparing criticism of competitive-eating talents to the huge food intake of sumo wrestlers and pro baseball players.
Gal Sone screams “I lost! No way!” after losing big-eating challenge on “Ariyoshi Zemi”
Another humiliating defeat to the same rival eater who beat her six months ago
Competitive-eating talent Gal Sone appeared on Nippon TV’s “Ariyoshi Zemi” (Mondays, 7 PM) on November 2. During a massive-portion big-eating challenge, she lost to her longtime rival in competitive eating.
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What people said
If anything, that's exactly why there's demand for it — it's a niche market propped up by one dominant player
Isn't that just the same menu from last time?
Guess you wouldn't notice if you never actually watch the show
Felt more like just a casual chat corner with the guest
They film two episodes in one session, and she's wearing the same outfit both times — isn't she eating this stuff twice in one day?
A competitive eater once said real big-eating doesn't even start until 7kg
At some point it stopped being 4 or 5 kilos, didn't it
It's painful to watch
Same goes for the super-spicy challenges
I don't get what's supposed to be fun about it
They make food that's borderline inedible
Even granting that it's probably not actually that spicy in reality (since they tone it down)
This timing is way too convenient, Nippon TV variety shows lol
And then straight into Re: #31 lol
Cherry blossoms falling in chrysanthemum season!?
No wonder only idiots watch it
YouTube mukbang videos are way more entertaining
She used to do the thrill bit, some rock-paper-scissors game, stuff with Jiarufī…
For a second I thought she was a regular, but oh, that's the 'Amu Amu World' segment lol
Isn't eating neatly and looking like you're enjoying it the most important part?
Plenty of people eat messily like it tastes terrible, and that's bad TV
This isn't a competitive-eating tournament, it's variety TV
Once the process itself looks gross, that's kind of the problem with big-eating as a whole
For speed-eating, how you eat doesn't matter at all
"I eat carefully so I can't win" is just an excuse
And sumo wrestlers eat that much because being small is a competitive disadvantage, so they force their bodies bigger — that's a completely different thing, right?
Whether you regret it or not obviously makes it different
How is it different, though
Needlessly stuffing your face for money
How's that different from sumo, wrestlers, or baseball (yakyū)?
Background and Key Points of the Debate
Gal Sone’s big-eating showdowns are a signature segment on “Ariyoshi Zemi,” and this marks her second loss to the same rival eater. The thread’s claim that the total food weight is lower than before hints at how the segment’s portioning and filming format may have shifted over its long run, and commenters also noted that the show never clearly explains how winners are determined. The debate split sharply between those calling the whole big-eating format “hard to watch” and those questioning why that criticism doesn’t extend to sumo wrestlers or pro baseball players who also eat huge amounts as part of their routine — the latter point devolved into back-and-forth between anonymous posters rather than resolving into any consensus.
*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “[Entertainment] Gal Sone screams after losing big-eating challenge on ‘Ariyoshi Zemi’… Net reacts with surprise: ‘Rare to see Gal Sone lose’“.
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