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Iowa Hot Over Erotic Corn Dogs

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 3, 2007 9:16 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Corn dogs are heating up the Iowa State Fair. Worried that it's "kind of disgusting," the fair board is considering nixing a local radio station's annual erotic corn dog-eating contest, in which women contestants are given 30 seconds to, well, perform. "We stress technique," DJ Steve Pilchen tells the Des Moines Register. "There's a lot of simulation."

Pilchen admits the contest is "completely sexist and inappropriate," and wasn't surprised when the board expressed doubts. Nevertheless, he says, the event's popularity has swelled in the past four years because "it’s on the level and there’s some visual candy." Oh, and condiments? “We had ketchup and mustard, but the big hit was mayonnaise.”

The hosts of the increasingly popular contest intend to appeal the consideration, bringing an edge not usually seen in the state fair environment.
The hosts of the increasingly popular contest intend to appeal the consideration, bringing an "edge" not usually seen in the state fair environment.   (Shutterstock.com)
The competition, organized by a Des Moines area radio station, tends to draw a crowd, despite being tasteless, according to at least one fair board member.
The competition, organized by a Des Moines area radio station, tends to draw a crowd, despite being "tasteless," according to at least one fair board member.   ((c) jonathunder)
I was waiting for that, said a personality from the contest's radio station sponsor. While it%u2019s very popular and, I think, ingeniously creative, it makes sense that this would be just the thing that conservative, politically-correct people would be up in arms about.
"I was waiting for that," said a personality from the contest's radio station sponsor. "While it%u2019s very popular and, I think, ingeniously creative, it makes sense that this would be just the thing...   ((c) M-J Milloy)
Competitors, only woman thus far, are required to be 18 years old, and are given 30 seconds to use the corn dog to demonstrate erotic techniques.
Competitors, only woman thus far, are required to be 18 years old, and are given 30 seconds to use the corn dog to demonstrate erotic techniques.   ((c) What Rhymes With Nicole)
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The local radio station's website, which is amazed they made Fark.com
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