A father-of-four died choking on watermelon during an eating competition in front of his heartbroken wife. Carlos Cerasomma, 37, was playing ‘Boca de Melancia’ – meaning ‘Watermelon Mouth’. Players ...

This Sunday, “Furious Pete” Czerwinski will face off against “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti and Dale “Mouth of the South” Boone at Mardi Gras Casino in a major watermelon-eating contest. The event — which ...

A new lawsuit describing more sexualized and racist hazing in Northwestern University’s football program alleges Black freshmen players were forced to compete in watermelon-eating contests. The ...

There’s nothing more delightful than seeing a dog and a toddler having fun together, and sometimes, a little healthy competition between the two is just a treat for the eyes. This charming Golden ...

The annual Douglas watermelon-eating contest at Savviko Park launched Independence Day 2025 festivities on July 3. Seven age divisions competed in the children’s contest, with each participant ...

A flag flying at Brighton's Schneider Park frames the village's water tower during the community's Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Seven-year-old Edison Howard competes in the ...

A watermelon eating competition at a resort in Brazil ended in tragedy. A man in his 30s suffocated during the game and was taken to a hospital, but he died. According to local media G1 Globo, a ...

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