LIVINGSTON, TX – Tony “Rib King” Johnson, a proud resident of Polk County, has secured his spot in the history books by winning the annual Polk County Fair rib-eating contest after consuming a staggering 50 ribs in just 10 minutes.

The competition, held at the fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon, drew in a crowd of onlookers who were both amazed and slightly horrified by Johnson’s insatiable appetite for barbecue ribs. Spectators cheered and gasped as Johnson systematically devoured rib after rib, maintaining a steady pace that left his competitors in the dust.

“I’ve been training for this moment my whole life,” Johnson declared triumphantly, wiping barbecue sauce from his chin. “I knew I had what it takes to bring home the title of Rib King, and I’m proud to represent Polk County in such a prestigious event.”

Johnson’s victory has sparked controversy among some members of the community, with accusations of performance-enhancing barbecue sauce flying left and right. However, officials have confirmed that Johnson’s win is legitimate and that he will go down in history as the rib-eating champion of Polk County.

In a surprising turn of events, Johnson has announced that he will be auctioning off his trophy to raise funds for the local animal shelter, proving that his love for ribs is only surpassed by his love for the community.

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