This Isn't Funny (But It Kinda Is)

   A 42 year old guy in Denver died after taking part in an eating competition. I know that ain't funny, but he was trying to scarf back a 1/2 pound donut in 80 seconds. That's about the same size as a small cake. Apparently, people who can chomp down the donut get it free (whoopee), AND a button saying they won the challenge (double whoopee).
   I've been known to pack away some of those delicious treats myself (anyone who sees my ample gut will be able to attest), but even I couldn't pack away a half-pounder. Anyway, our fella apparently got a piece of it stuck in his windpipe, with the predictable (and unfortunately for him) fatal result.
   And he's not the only one to succumb to a self-induced eating death. Earlier this week, a 20 year old woman died after a pancake eating competition. She'd gotten through 4 of the 5 'cakes in the stack, and started to choke on one. She was rushed to hospital, but died a few days later.
   I remember hearing a few years back about a guy who choked to death at a chicken wing competition. Again, not really funny if you look at it. But deep down inside, you may get the hint of a chuckle.
   'Nuff said.