Wing Bowl eating contest (annual viral event, ended 2018)

Wing Bowl began as a radio station contest in 1993 and grew into an annual competitive eating event held for many years at the Wells Fargo Center and other large venues, attracting national media attention. The event produced widely shared photos and viral videos of competitors, celebrity appearances, and crowd reactions. Organizers announced the contest ended after the 2018 edition, but archival footage and clips continue to circulate online.