The annual 4th of July hot dog eating competion in Coney Island has refused to allow tofu-based "veggie" dogs to be used in the competition. According to the company policy of the organizer "The hot dog helps us to celebrate our lives and our liberties, and it was the firm belief of our founder that these liberties rested on us eating the flesh of dead animals. In this era of "political correctness" and "animal rights" we feel it is important to maintain the traditions that made us both a great Nation and a great company." Besides, a spokesman added "It is a well-known fact that soy-based products make you gay."