This Competitive Eater Broke A Burrito Eating Record! Welcome to April 6, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate epic burritos and historic plaids. Burritos are one of the tastiest meals to go. And because of that, they tend to get eaten quickly. If you’re worried that you’re gobbling one down too fast, then you haven’t met Miki Sudo, who holds the world record for fastest time eating a burrito. In October of 2022, Miki devoured a burrito in 31.47 seconds. Lest you think this was some average burrito, listen up. This was a legit, football sized monstrosity, which challenged even a competitive eater like Miki. Celebrate National Burrito Day by savoring this Mexican food favorite, but make sure to slow down and enjoy each bite. There’s no need to break any records. Did you ever wonder about the word “plaid”? Interlocking stripes on clothing are known as plaid but the word plaid comes from the Scottish Gaelic word “plaide” which means “blanket” and refers to the Highland cloth used to make a kilt. The ‘plaid’ cloth is known as tartan (but not all plaids are tartans) and today we celebrate National Tartan Day and the incredible history that surrounds it. Originally, tartan designs had no meaning however by the 17th century it came to denote Highland dress in particular. After the Battle of Culloden in 1746 the British outlawed the wearing of tartan in an attempt to suppress Scottish culture. In the 19th century tartans became associated with the clans and the rest, as they say, is history. I’m Anna Devere and I’m John McClain filling in for Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.
