Pat From Moonachie Massacres at Molly

Pat Philbin was able to reserve a place at the Nathan's table after taking the Molly Pitcher qualifier on Friday with 22.5 HDBs. At the Hartford qualifier Pat was able to eat a cool 25 HDBs, but it wasn't enough to get him to the 4th. If he didn't win at Molly Pitcher he was hoping for a wild card, but he doesn't have to worry about that now. Now he just needs to sit back, take it easy, and prepare for what is shaping up to be a ferocious battle at Coney.

Give us the quick lowdown on the event:

In attendance was me, Allen "Shredder" Goldstein, Don "Moses" Lerman, "Beautiful" Brian Seiken, Kevin Lipnicki and a few newcomers that did very well, along with Tim "Eater X" Janus, "Crazy legs" Conti and "Krazy" Kevin Lipsitz serving as celebrity judges, also on hand was Wendy The Snapple Lady...truly a "Star-Studded" crowd! The mood was festive and friendly, while the weather was hot and humid. I won with 22.5 HDBs, "Shredder" was on my heels the whole contest and finished with 20.5

How did you feel about your chances going into this qualifier? How did you train? Will you be cleansing your system with egg whites again?

I felt confident that I'd at least get the wild card spot even if I didn't win the contest. I've been doing minimal water training while trying to lose weight (I've lost 20lbs. since the Hartford qualifier) and most of my meals have been scrambled eggs made with 12-18 egg whites, a couple yolks and 2% milk, occasionally I'll have a burger or some other "normal" food.

Did things go like you expected, or were there some surprises?

I thought maybe Pat Bertoletti might show up to "Piss on my Parade" but I lucked out! I was a little disappointed in my totals, other than that, no big surprises.

Tell us something funny or unusual that happened during this qualifier.

I caught the "reversal" (a softball-sized chunk of chewed HDB's spewed into a Nathan's cup!) with my peripheral vision, which combined with the heat and humidity, made me somewhat queasy but I kept my own personal "Elvis" locked in the building!

Any predictions about future qualifiers or your chance on July 4th?

Pat Bertoletti will win wherever he goes to qualify for Nathan's. And my predictions for the 4th? Sonya will hit the "Double-Deuce" and there will be a new world record set by ..."SOMEONE!" ;) MY goal is to surpass my personal best of 25 HDB's and have a good time on our nation's birthday! "O&A Party Rock!" :)

Last Question:

I'd have to go with The Cabbage Patch; I'm from the "Disco Sucks!" era. ;)