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They say the best things in life are free.

But that doesnt mean you dont have to sometimes work for them.

All-you-can-eat challenges can be a fun way to score a cheap, or even free meal.

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They can go either way though.

Onemanconsidered himself the master of a certain food challenge.

Hed been taking part at the same diner for years.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

And had a reputation for consuming crazy amounts of the same dish.

So we were curious to know whether he considered himself a competitive eater.

And if hed ever done similar stints at other eateries.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

The customers story is set twenty years ago, but food challenges have been around since long before that.

These days, food contests are literally in a league of their own.

That said, theres no shortage of food challenge videos going viral on social media.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Doing so could put you at risk.

The mans food-gobbling escapades were for fun and games.

And fortunately, they never had a negative impact on hishealthor life.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

But not everyone has been that lucky.

The Eat Feats database has dozens ofcasesof people dying during or after food challenges.

From choking, tofood allergies, food poisoning, and other unexpected causes, the dangers are clear.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

According to her autopsy, loads of undigested food was found in the 24-year-olds stomach.

While compliance means the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority.

Often, your intention is to teach the person in authority a cruel lesson.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

But this story was quite different.

He was inspired to share his story to spread some love andkindness.

None of the malicious compliance stories I read were not hurtful to someone.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

I just thought my friend Pete had the perfect MC story, he told Bored Panda during our chat.

Bus tables, pump gas, clean spills it did not matter, you just helped Pete whenever needed.

We asked him what the status of the diner is these days.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

The restaurant has been closed for at least 20 years, he replied rather sadly.

Several attempts by others have failed to revive it.

The man said he remained in contact with Pete, even after he sold the place.

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Pete opened a restaurant in a nearby town and retired in early 2000s.

I was a regular at his restaurant and was invited to all three of his daughters weddings.

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Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef

Man’s Bold All-You-Can-Eat Challenge Backfires Hilariously Thanks To Clever Chef