I've made no secret of the fact that I watch Spike TV.

That being said, I lost a little bit of respect for them recently.

They're hosting (and airing) a Major League Eating-endorsed St. Patrick's Day "Chowdown". Its a three-tiered bracket-style elimination eating tournament.

I'm aware that there is a small cadre of individuals in the United States that take competitive eating very seriously, but come on. This is just crappy TV, something that should be seen on ESPN Ocho along with the National Dodgeball Tournament. And I don't like it. Not one bit.

Know What I'm Sayin'??