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Kid wins the Internet by devouring an entire watermelon in this viral video

Published Jan 4th, 2016 7:45AM EST
Kid Eating Watermelon Stadium
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Forget everything you thought you knew about foods to eat while enjoying a sporting event. An Australian kid conquered the Internet this weekend with his watermelon stunt. Not only did he decide to eat healthy while enjoying a game of cricket between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars, but he gobbled up the entire thing. Even the green skin!

He became an instant viral sensation, grabbing the attention of those around him, but also of the game’s broadcasters who kept returning to see his progress with the giant watermelon.

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Mitch Schibeci is the name of the kid who pulled off the strange stunt, Forbes says, son of Australian radio host Tony Schibeci. And yes, it might all be a publicity stunt. After all, Mitch did find time to tweet out a selfie with his healthy eating habits. But it’s still an amazing one nonetheless. Mitch even has an appropriate Twitter handle that suggest this might not be the first watermelon meal at a stadium – he’s @watermelonboyau on Twitter.

Check out the brief video below to see Mitch’s watermelon adventure as recorded on TV. It might make you think twice about ordering those hot dogs and beer combo.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

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