As 2010 comes to an end we've got a lot to celebrate at SEOmoz, so today we've decided to take a little break and do something completely silly: we're having a pie eating contest, and you can watch the recording now it live today at noon.
Pie Eating Contest Live Stream
The stream is now over but the video recording is below. We're sorry to those who missed or weren't able to watch the video due to the user limit; we'll make sure that doesn't happen next time. Watch the contest and chat live with other viewers: Noon Pacific Time, Today, Friday, December 10th.
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Participants
Aaron
Miranda
Tom
Rand
Sarah
Danny (1st Place)
Crissy
Ben (from Distilled)
"Official" Rules
The winner is the person who can eat the most amount of pie before the end of a predetermined song. (The song will be roughly 3 min 14 seconds)
- No Hands!
- You must get the nod from Christine before moving on to the next pie. (Lord Christine will be the sole judge of whether or not a person is done with their pie.)
- All pies are approximately the same consistently and size*
* - Except for Aaron’s pie. He went out of his way to get a Vegan friendly pie (respect!) but chose a Pecan pie (wait what? Please someone explain density and sharp nuts to him ;-p)
You know they all practiced for this event. Gaveltek will have to out-do. Be on the look out for the upstage soon :)
I cannot wait.
So, my main pie was actually an apple pie, but still - it was heavy! I'm happy to get second place, but not to Danny! You haven't seen the last of me, Dover.
Aaron - a.k.a the Contender from Monrovia - ate a whopping 1lb 6oz of apple pie. Bonus points for going Vegan!
Consider this just the beginning!
Everyone here at DragonSearch is kinda jealous.
Despite losing (I think I came in last place with only 9 ounces of pie in 3 minutes), I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Great idea, Danny!
Also big thanks to Ben Estes from Distilled for jumping in last minute to represent.
Don't worry. I also ate 9 oz. Main take-aways: no more bananas for a while, and it is hard to get pie out of your nose. : )
"It's hard to get pie out of your nose"
The opportunity to use a phrase like this comes along so rarely.
Congrats to all involved. You're all special.
Valuable lesson to learn lady. :)
Ha! My pleasure (I think). It was worth it to out pie you 2:1!
Good job everyone! That was a lot of fun :-)
This is gonna be epic.
For the record...
Danny = 2lb 0oz of Pie in just 3 minutes!
Our esteemed leader, Rand, came in with a respectable 9oz. (Don't think that's a lot? Just try it!)
Bid 5$ on Rand and 3$ on Aaron, but beware the girls !
I appreciate your confidence and sorry I let you down! You should get your $3 back for me getting 2nd. At least I beat Rand!
Nice one guys! Was hilarious to watch Danny is a pie eating machine!
Who would of thought the prize was more pies, congrats Danny!
That's brightened my day up - Cheers Guys!
very funny, good to see you guys letting your hair down, well done danny!
My favorite parts are:
All around awesome!!
Congratulations Danny. You did the SEOmoz crew proud.
I think the questions on all our minds are what type of pie?
We did a combo of banana cream, chocolate cream, pecan (really Aaron?!) and coconut cream :)
Over or under on the page generating 50+ links? :-)
Normally I'd say over, but this is Friday getting close to Christmas. Things are quieter than normal. So I'll guess "under"
That's really cool event. yohoo. Can't wait :)
people are running around the office, stretching out for the event. this should be hilarious :)
My money is on Danny!!
Ha everyone keeps saying that! next time we are going to open some betting ;)
I'm really hoping it's going to be with hands tied behind the back.
[edit] Except for Roger. He can keep his hands at his side.
"No Hands" is an official rule! watch out :)
The "official" rules have been added. :)
In that case I hope they are blueberry pies :)
looks like quite the fun time :)
Awesome. Happy holidays and a happy New Year!
Hard at work I see....
Nice event.
It very fun, great team, i love this contest