Identifier

etd-04142005-101456

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

English

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Hardy Runyan, an obese dishwasher from Louisiana, seeks to become a champion gurgitator through the guidance of Trina Hicks, a coach of competitive eating who’s starving to reclaim her former glory. Armed with a stunted gag reflex and a stomach he can stretch to the skin, Hardy eats his way toward a showdown in which he dethrones the world champion of oyster eating.

Date

2005

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Committee Chair

Rick Blackwood

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.1658

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