Backed by Andy Gadaleto of Gadaleto’s Seafood, based in West Chester, a Philadelphia man attempted to eat 1,000 oysters in one sitting, writes Kiki Aranita for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The 24-year-old Center City resident is known by his online handle “The Hippie Meathead.” On Aug. 16, he already achieved an impressive feat by consuming 512 oysters over two and a half hours, another attempt sponsored by Gadaleto.
However, he is not attempting to break the Guinness World Record for oyster eating, which stands at 564 oysters in eight minutes.
Ty, his real name, does not set a time limit since he is not a professional shucker, so consumption can be slow going.
He has a simple explanation for why he is doing it.
“Oysters are a superfood,” he said. “They’re loaded with a lot of vital micronutrients that a lot of people are actually deficient in, and they’re also highly bioavailable.”
But despite his determination, the event outside Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 4 did not result in 1,000 oysters consumed. He stopped after around 200 and shared the rest with the audience.
Read more about Ty “The Hippie Meathead” making an attempt to eat over 1,000 oysters in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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