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Kobayashi'd!

Well, that didn’t take long. International eating star Kobayashi and five ChicagoNow bloggers (including myself) took part in an eating contest to determine the future of western civilization. Okay, so it was actually just for bragging rights…but you get the picture. This bloodbath (or beefbath) at the Tribune Tower cemented, at least in my mind, why Kobayashi... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
Friday at 10:37 pm

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Stunning Moments in Eating History; Kobayashi to be Upset by the Chicago Tough Group

As many of you Chicago Tough fans have heard, world champion eater Kobayashi will be facing off against five ChicagoNow folks in an Italian beef eating contest. All Kobayashi has to do is eat five Italian beefs…in the span it takes five people to eat ONE. The odds makers say that Kobayashi will win easily. ... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
Friday at 1:01 am

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Worst Injuries in Cubs History

A quick look and poll/graph taken on the worst injuries in Cubs history…as voted on by Cubs historians. The following injuries…believe it or not…are 100% true.

By Captain Meatball,
Thursday at 2:15 am

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Chicago Tough Horoscope (NATO Pat Summitt Edition!) 5/17-5/23

We here at Chicago Tough find it imperative that out international visitors receive a warm welcome. This weekend is the annual NATO Summit. Chicago has a chance to showcase its beauty to the world! For us, we don’t know how to give people a warm welcome…it’s not our strong suit. As a matter of fact... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
May 17, 2012 at 2:22 am

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Pure Sorrow and the Perfect Surrender

I saw a man collapse today. He wasn’t dying. He was a strong, healthy Latino…muscular build. He wasn’t wearing rags. He was impeccably dressed. A light blue freshly pressed shirt, stylish pants, and a black tie. Well, a loosened tie; the type of tie that states ‘work is over’ or ‘life is hell’. He just... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
May 16, 2012 at 11:49 am

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This Week in Chicago Tough Sports History May 14th-May20th

The following is based on actual events that happened in sports this week…years ago: May 14th 1938 - English soccer team beats Nazi-Germany, 6-3…A vehement Adolf Hitler promises revenge by stating, “We will dedicate ourselves to developing the best soccer team in the wo-…Oh, F—it, let’s just bomb the sh—out of ‘em.” May 15th 1912... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
May 14, 2012 at 1:29 am

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Crazed Nuggets Fan Who Walked on the Court's Favorite Memorabilia at Home (Exclusive!)

If you haven’t seen the video of the crazy woman walking onto the court during Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs last night…I’m sorry. It’s pretty wild. (CLICK HERE) Apparently, the lady was looking for Kenyon Martin. Martin, obviously, hasn’t been on the Nuggets for quite sometime. Word on the street is that the lady... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
May 8, 2012 at 12:23 am

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Redskins Owner Daniel Snyder Suspended One Year for Putting Bounties on Old Free Agents

ASHBURN, VIRGINIA- Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder received some stern words from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday. “Sign old guys past their prime…and you can sign your name off the game of football.” Just one day after ‘Bountygate’ suspensions shocked the football world; Goodell took his punishments to the much beleaguered Skins owner. “We... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
May 3, 2012 at 2:47 am

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Chicago Tough Horoscope (5/1-5/7)

The world’s best horoscope is here. Enjoy. Aries (3/21-4/19) This week you’ll experience depression, angst, and fear…normal reactions that come with realizing that you’re out of beer. Taurus (4/20-5/20) Firefighters will respond to a fire at Benson’s Beddings after you’re thoroughly convinced that the company’s insistence that ‘everything must go’ includes the building itself and the workers inside. Gemini... Read more »

By Captain Meatball,
May 2, 2012 at 2:36 am

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