George Shea
George Shea is a prominent figure in the world of competitive eating, known as the co-founder of Major League Eating. He has played a significant role in popularizing the sport, especially through events like Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, where he serves as the emcee. Shea is recognized for his engaging commentary and promotional efforts that have contributed to the growth of competitive eating as a mainstream spectacle. His insights into the strategies and techniques of competitive eaters, such as Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi, highlight his expertise in the field.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 6.80 | 0.14% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 469,374 | $21,000,000 | 29,779$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,146 | $89,000 | 59$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,003 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 7 | 344,811,728 | 478,523 | $21,104,000 | 29,848$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
George Shea shares predictions for this year’s hot dog eating contest winner.
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United States:
Hot dog eating contest host shares prediction for this year’s winner.
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Jamaica:
George Shea mentioned that Joey Chestnut would not be participating in the contest last year due to a contract dispute.
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Dominican Republic:
George Shea is the organizer of the event who mentioned Chestnut's absence last year due to a contractual dispute.
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United States:
George Shea is the host of the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
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United States:
Hot dog eating contest host shares prediction for this year’s winner.
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United States:
CNN’s Harry Enten speaks with Major League Eating co-founder George Shea about the technique behind competitive eating.
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