The Monster Sub claims its first victims

The Monster Sub Challenge has gotten underway at the Sub Station II in Florence and has claimed all three of the challengers who have taken it on. The Monster Challenge is the creation of owner Mike Cartuyvelles. The Monster Sub Challenge requires the participant to eat all 7 lbs. of sandwich, fries and a drink with no ice in an hour. If the challenger eats the entire thing, they receive a t-shirt hailing them as the victor and they earn a place in the Sub Station II eating hall of fame. Those who can't defeat the monster also get a t-shirt stating that the were crushed by the Monster.

The first brave soul to take the Monster Challenge was Chris Robinson. Chris gave the challenge a good shot, but was only able to consume 4.5 lbs. of the 7 lb. challenge. Chris will go down in Monster Sub history as the first person brave enough to take on the eating challenge.

The second person to take on the Monster was Ricardo Ramirez. Ricardo is not a big guy and certainly didn't look the part of someone who could take on an eating challenge like this. Ramirez gave the challenge his best shot, but the Monster prevailed again. Though he was defeated by the Monster Sub, Ramirez did manage to eat an extra 1/4 pound of the food than the first challenger did, consuming 4 3/4 lbs. of food.

On Thursday, another brave eater took on the challenge. Brandon Drew was cruising along, consuming the Monster at a good pace, but at the 50 minute mark, he had to throw in the towel. Brandon only managed to take down 4 of the 7 lbs. of food, but he vowed to return to take on the challenge again.

The Monster Challenge has brought a great new way to have some fun on Dream Street. If you think you have what it takes to put away the Monster, stop by the Sub Station and give it a shot. If you've got some friends who think they can put it away, get a group together and take on the challenge to see who can consume the most. The Monster Challenge is destined to become a Florence legend!

Comments

[Melanie Brunemann]

This place is awesome. Come in and take the challenge

[Matt Gates]

You need a better prize!

Give me an incentive to defeat it!