Philadelphia man eats 40 rotisserie chickens in 40 days

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This weekend, a Philadelphia man completed his unique mission of eating a whole rotisserie chicken every day for 40 straight days, becoming an unlikely internet sensation and joining the City of Brotherly Love’s pantheon of offbeat local legends. From the place whose NHL team mascot gave us Gritty, the 7-foot-tall orange monster, we now present: Alexander Tominsky, the Philadelphia Chicken Man. That’s what makes this city very special.” Mr Tominksy began publicising his quest on Twitter on 8 October, though he hasn’t made any apparent attempts to cash in on his growing fame. Thank you.” He also posted semi-anonymous fliers around the city welcoming the public to witness his final chicken meal on a pier on the Delaware River.