ONLY TWO CHAMPIONS HAVE CONQUERED THIS LEGENDARY PANCAKE CHALLENGE IN 29 YEARS | RHODES DINER

[@DaGarbageDisposal]

Glad you got a chance to do this one. really gr8 people at this place. I could not believe it was only $10 for the meal

[@EliLessig]

It's a steal! They are wonderful people and I'm glad I got to join you as a winner!

[@Azariah-pv2xv]

@DaGarbageDisposal You are underrated you inspire man competitive eaters

[@themaskedturnip]

Die Hard IS the best Christmas movie.

[@EliLessig]

I love me some Die Hard!

[@matthewbush2371]

I love watch die hard and die hard 2

[@shawnjen69]

I think you are absolutely right!

[@Azariah-pv2xv]

Based off of a book with a different name and few changes that are worth it Batman returns is

[@dartagnantaft5918]

Hard to argue with that

[@rosamcguire6428]

I love It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, the original, The Bishop’s Wife, A Christmas Carol, almost any version and, of course A Christmas Story. But let’s not forget Die Hard. 🎄🎄🎄

[@EliLessig]

All are great movies! I do love the classics🙌

[@carolynlessig8475]

Congratulations 🎉 Son, we always love our Christmas at your house. You all really do a lot for us and we appreciate you all!!

[@EliLessig]

I wouldn't have it any other way!

[@BuddyDanger]

@@EliLessigit’s really cool to see your mom in your videos!! You’re a good boy!!!

[@robertlawrence492]

Congratulations! I love the moose mugs and shirts! Christmas Vacation and Die Hard are my favorite Christmas movies. Hope you and the family have a great holiday season.

[@EliLessig]

Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you as well! Those are great movies. I love those moose mugs, too!

[@jeannetyska8464]

Merry Christmas to you and Amber and the family! Enjoy your pancakes ❣️🌲❤️

[@EliLessig]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@nberkel]

What an awesome challenge video. Crazy how chill you were, and was nice to be a part of the conversation the whole time. Perfect length too and not drawn out 👍🏼

[@EliLessig]

I appreciate the feedback! I wasn't sure how it would be perceived but I wanted to do something different for the holidays. I love Amber being involved and this was a great opportunity. Thank you for watching!!!

[@rebeccacrash9272]

My boyfriend and I just finished watching a Christmas Story. I have to watch it at least once every Christmas Day. It is my favorite! I saw it in the movie theater when it came out and I have loved it ever since.

[@EliLessig]

Thay would be so cool to see it in the theater! We actually just got back from the movies. The first time we have been on Christmas day, we saw Nosferatu. I enjoyed it but Amber and the girls did not. 😆

[@denisedaly2307]

Very happy Christmas to you Eli. I love your videos and Amber is hilarious when shes with you. Great team. ❤❤

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas, I love having her by my side during a challenge, I think she could do a great commentary!

[@Dale115]

You’ll shoot your eye out Kid!! My daughter and I have that movie playing the whole day!!! And we eat Chinese food!

[@EliLessig]

I love it!!! We play it all day too😆

[@laurenloftis1111]

24 hrs Christmas story, definitely!!! Very Merry Christmas to your family!!!! We appreciate you 🎄🎅

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well and I am watching it right not as I type this!

[@garyblack2858]

Wow, Number 3! Congrats Eli! A Christmas Story is my favorite. Love the 1980 Christmas Carol with George C. Scott playing Scrooge. Merry Christmas Amber and Eli.

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@sportfreak97jeff32]

Christmas story is in my top 5 but Christmas vacation is my favorite. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Great job!

[@EliLessig]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@chickchic1980]

11:23 Amber is right you won with her for 22yrs 😂 she's so adorable

[@EliLessig]

🙌 No arguing that one!

[@HabsMike25]

That looked huge yet tasty. Way to go Eli. Merry Christmas to you.

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Thank you for watching!

[@sixsixsix.]

Eli... Happy Holidays to you and your family. Keep them food challenge videos coming in!

[@EliLessig]

Happy Holidays to you and your family as well! Thank you for the support 🙏

[@peterroland5938]

Merry Christmas to you, Amber, the girls and your fur kids

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@kerenhansen943]

I love this ❤. And the reindeer mugs 😂. Great to see Mr and Mrs Eli in a video side by side, even if not competing ❤❤❤

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much, we appreciate the support!

[@timbeecher4023]

“I can’t put my ARMS down!” ~Randy, probably. Best Christmas movie ever in our house anyway. Keep it up, you’re a Beast!

[@EliLessig]

Thanks buddy! It's just not Christmas without that movie on!

[@BigDaddy-ps2nf]

Merry xmas Eli. Man peanut 🥜 butter On "Pancakes" Are the best!!! Great challenge 👏 Happy new year!!!!🎉

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas! I hope you have a great New Year!

[@dwnwind]

Blessing. Have a wonderful and safe holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well and a very happy New Year!

[@Kate-vb1fo]

Christmas Story is a good one. The tongue on the flagpole is CLASSIC!

[@EliLessig]

So many kids have tried to see if it's true throughout the years!

[@michaelcanada757]

Every year my wife and I watch Christmas Story on the TBS marathon. It’s traditional, we’ve been doing that for about 20 years now. I gotta say Eli one of the best presents I got this year was finding your channel. Maybe for my birthday next year I’ll run into you and beautiful Amber, watch you dominate a challenge. Merry Christmas bro, God Bless you, Amber and your girls, and fur babies. 🖖

[@EliLessig]

That would be great! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel and I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

[@LightZone9]

What a screaming deal! $9.99! Hard to believe. Those pancakes are so big and fluffy they look like you could make winter slippers out of them. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good bite!

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you as well! I hope you get some good eats on Christmas! This was a really fun challenge.

[@aaronthomas3740]

Winter slippers. You made me laugh.

[@roxannestone5151]

Awwee, your wife is so sweet and supportive!

[@EliLessig]

She's been with me through thick and thin! I'm lucky to have her!

[@JW-il5se]

Y'all are so cute. Love all three movies, Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you as well! 🎄

[@donny95]

I want to thank you for recognizing your wife so many people on KZbin do not actually recognize their significant others

[@EliLessig]

She's my whole world! Long before youtube and long after!

[@SeanBrittnyShyanna]

I really enjoyed Amber getting in the mix. I am a Home Alone fan and two Christmas vacation die hard and recently Klaus. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

[@EliLessig]

Great picks! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@stevenbinger704]

Merry Christmas Bud yes my family and myself always have a Christmas story playing in the background as we chit chat and exchange gifts. Hope your's is wonderful

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Christmas Story is a great classic! Have a blessed day!

[@justsayingno_pun4460]

Great job Eli 🎉 I loved Amber talking with you more, she’s a pretty lady. Merry Christmas to you, Amber and the family. 🎄🎁🎄 Have a safe and Blessed New Year 🙏🏻🙏🏼❤️

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well, and thank you for watching! Have a blessed New year!

[@barbaraschmidt5062]

Great job Eli. Happy Holidays to you, Amber and your kids.

[@EliLessig]

Thank you and Happy Holidays to you and yours as well!

[@jennylesiakowski6456]

Well I have to say I’m impressed, that was a lot of food but I never doubted you one bit. Thank you for all the great videos you have shared this year, they have been very entertaining and some hilarious and I’m glad your wife is by your side supporting you. Have a Happy Christmas and a great New Year. ❤❤

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

[@melodyh.johnson7687]

Great job Eli!! Merry Christmas.

[@EliLessig]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@mattrempel9231]

You are an absolute machine. I can’t believe how many of these challenges you do.

[@EliLessig]

🙏 thank you 🙌

[@agoraphobicanger]

Merry Christmas! I hope you and yours have a blessed day! Thank you so much again for another great video!

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Thank you for watching!

[@meikosadventuresandmore]

Congratulations on your challenge 😊 Merry Christmas and happy new year. Please be safe in your travels 😊

[@EliLessig]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@amanda69336]

U did awesome ❤ Christmas story was my moms favorite so i watch in memory of her each yr, but def home alone 1 n 2 r the best ❤🇨🇦 merry Christmas

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you as well! Thank you and those are all great movies!

[@salhausen1233]

Merry Christmas Eli and Amber You guys make a great couple. She’s a great copilot

[@EliLessig]

Thank you, Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@annepgill]

I love the support between you both congrats 🍾 Eli 😊

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@donlessig4320]

Love most Christmas movies, Christmas Story may be my favorite. CONGRATULATIONS on the win!!

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@amandacobb8923]

Merry Christmas to you Amber & the kids!! We love Amber's expressions and her comments! It truly isn't Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off of Nakatomi Plaza 🎄 Loving the shirts!! Well done and thank you for your videos Eli 💕 Here's to a Happy New Year 🎉

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! 🎄🙏 Thank you for the support and I hope you have a very blessed New Year!

[@TabathaAnderson-pb6fj]

A Christmas story plays on TV 24hr starting on Xmas eve. Love that movie❤

[@EliLessig]

Me too! I watch it every year!

[@TabathaAnderson-pb6fj]

@EliLessig 🤣🤣 Merry Christmas.

[@EliLessig]

@@TabathaAnderson-pb6fj Merry Christmas!

[@AmandaBryantDistilling]

Go Eli!! Merry Christmas to You & Amber!

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@tylergarrick4081]

Christmas story......Krampus.......Addng Red one to my favs. Great video. Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

[@EliLessig]

We just finished watching Krampus tonight and watched Red one last week. Both are great movies that I will be watching again.

[@lorirausch3326]

Well. I am definitely a “Christmas Story” fan. I remember when TBS ran it for 24 hours starting on Christmas Eve. “It says FRAGILE… must be Italian!” Seriously the best Christmas movie ever! Then there’s ELF… shoutout to Bob Newhart!

[@EliLessig]

😆😆😆 I love those movies, of course I restrict myself to only watching them around Christmas time!

[@grizzlyridgerunner]

I love the wife saying I don't want pancakes. I want bacon and eggs, yes, mam. Congratulations ELI for being number 3 on the challenge great job. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS

[@EliLessig]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@gregrhodes8451]

Merry Christmas Eli an Amber! Christmas vacation is my favorite.😂

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas and It's one of my favorites for sure!

[@robstn4640]

I live in TX but am from Tennesseeand used to eat there. Great to see you there!

[@EliLessig]

It's a great place to eat, love that diner!

[@JL_301]

Definitely a Christmas Story fan! Cheers and Merry Christmas!

[@EliLessig]

I agree! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@samcook_food]

Pancakes. They look so innocent. But they’ve been the ruin of many a professional eater. Pros and amateurs alike. Well, at least it keeps the syrup manufacturers in business 😅. There’s not much you can say about a pancake challenge, so I enjoyed hearing you talk about Christmas movies and traditions. 😁 And now I know to get you for Christmas! A jar of emergency peanut butter! Of course I’m legally required to ask if you have a peanut allergy before I give it to you. And I also have to suggest you try Nutella because I want them to sponsor me. I can dream. Great job beating a surprisingly tough challenge. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year!! 🎉

[@EliLessig]

Thank you buddy and a jar of PB would make a great gift! I wonder of they have pocket sized jars like nutella...Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@dennisatkins9837]

Merry Christmas Eli and Amber. Pancakes are a difficult challenge as they are quite filling. You aced it as usual, congratulations. You are not too many miles from me right now. I’ll have to go with Amber on the Christmas movie “Home Alone” is my stand out favorite Christmas movie. Watch out for those moose mugs you Mike poke your eye out!😂

[@EliLessig]

Home Alone is a great Christmas movie! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@junkartman]

Yes!!! A Christmas Story but also love Christmas Vacation. Both classics. Merry Christmas!🎄

[@EliLessig]

I agree, both are classics and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@matthewbush2371]

Merry Christmas Eli and your lovely lovely lovely family ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! 🙏

[@Rooster-4life]

Love your Episodes!!! This one made my Christmas even more enjoyable! To answer your question: A Christmas Story, all the way!!!!!!!

[@EliLessig]

Thank you for watching! A Christmas Story is a classic! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well🙏

[@jadehom8067]

Merry X-mas Lessig family ❤😊 great job to you both 🤗

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Hope you have a wonderful Holiday!

[@TropicallifeLeslie365]

Yes, I’m with Amber Home Alone is the best Christmas movie😃🎄

[@EliLessig]

It's a classic!

[@FrancosFeasts]

What a supportive wife you have, Eli! Love that! As everyone has said $9.99 is so, so cheap for all that food! Congratulations on smashing that challenge! I know many eaters (including myself) have started to take their own sauces and condiments to challenges just in case the venue doesn't have what you need. I've found most venues to have no issue about this.

[@EliLessig]

Thanks buddy and I think that's a great idea!

[@Hbk_.t2]

Merry Christmas bro🔥never seems too disappoint

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you as well! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@oldguyBMX]

I love A CHRISTMAS STORY. I actually live in Hammond, Indiana and both my kids went to the Warren G Harding school. Merry Christmas Eli I enjoy your videos.

[@EliLessig]

Thats awesome! Amber and I went to Cleveland to see the house where it was recorded. There is actually a Randy challenge there where you have to eat the same food and eat it like a pig! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@oldguyBMX]

@EliLessig Yes I plan to go to the house in Ohio someday. Lol. 👍

[@go-goog2531]

HELLO THERE MY GUY ELI!! I SEE YOU STILL GETTING THE W THEM SOME BIG ASS FLAP JACK S..💪🏾✌🏾💯 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY GUY..

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@ClanBegley]

Merry Christmas to you and the family mate 🎄🎄🎄

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@johntracy7795]

Merry Christmas Eli and Amber!

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas!

[@StaceyElam]

$9.99?! Rock bottom price ..wow! Looks yummy but pancakes are so filling! I think I would have picked Amber's breakfast today! You guys are really fun! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!!

[@EliLessig]

We appreciate the support! Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas!

[@goatbut29]

Reminds me of when Reagan was asked what the key was to such a long and thriving marriage. He said at some point you have to ask yourself; do you wanna be happy or RIGHT. "I wanted to be happy". Lmao!! The KEY to a happy marriage!

[@EliLessig]

🙌 Amen! 😆

[@robstn4640]

Yes. Love a Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation!

[@EliLessig]

Those are classics, for sure!

[@Jaysrealtalk]

Merry Christmas my brother to you and Amber and family ❤

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@kerenhansen943]

❤ it! Amber... for 22 years you've been winning! Awesome Amber ❤❤❤😂🎉

[@EliLessig]

❤️ it's true!

[@HoosierCodger]

Christmas Story is a must. I love it. Nice job on the challenge. $9.95 now that's a deal.

[@EliLessig]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate that 🙏

[@JohnnyBaughAdventures]

Great job and Merry Christmas to you and your family 🤙🏻🇺🇲🧑🏻‍🎄

[@EliLessig]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@LavaLampBlake]

Dude hell yeah! Been watching you since 3 or 4k subs. You’re growing like a weed no pun intended 😂. Good stuff man can’t wait for you to get back near the St. Louis area I’m definitely due for an Eli challenge!

[@EliLessig]

Thanks so much for the support! I appreciate you! St. Louis area will probably be not too far away.

[@deputydisney]

Merry Christmas Eli, still waiting for that spicy challenge!

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas! It's coming, I just did it and I did not enjoy it!

[@deputydisney]

@ embrace the pain!!!!!

[@paulettagyurik2644]

Well done my friend Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family God bless everyone 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family as well! God bless!

[@speedwagon79]

Merry Christmas! Lethal Weapon is another Christmas time movie we like to watch some holidays.

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas and that is another one I forgot!

[@DeezGrapes11]

Merry Christmas to you both!

[@EliLessig]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you!

[@lisagow1482]

Merry Christmas to you both may you and your family enjoy the day very much. May God bless you and keep you all safe and I love watching you. I think you’re very good at what you do and Amber you need to try it try to pancake.

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well and thank you for the support! Amber would have never came close to finishing 😆 God bless!

[@dianewilliams237]

Happy holidays to you and your family 💖

[@EliLessig]

Thank you, and Happy Holidays to you too!

[@BraysMommy3758]

Die Hard is my husbands favorite! I love it too. Christmas Vacation is my ultimate #1, but I also do then like Home Alone 2 more for Christmas time. Another awesome video!

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@rojopachuga]

Eli, u badass no doubt underunderated cuz u all business no bullshit! appreciate u, merry whatever ya'll do

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@TabathaAnderson-pb6fj]

Happy Holidays to you and your family ❤ great job

[@EliLessig]

Thank you and Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!

[@Rambo1144]

Congrats … and Die Hard 1-2, Lethal Weapon ( and according to a post I got today, First Blood, which has a snowman and a small Christmas tree in the background when Rambo is brought to the PD) are all Christmas movies…. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours

[@lynncaron5637]

Wow great job eli, merry Christmas 🎅

[@EliLessig]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@steffiMartin-gb3fk]

Happy holidays to you and Amber

[@EliLessig]

Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@hewholurkz7239]

Eli, When the kids were home, every year on Christmas day, TBS and TNT play it all day... and thats what was on TV on Christmas... A Christmas Story.. and not that remake crap.. The original with Peter Billingsly... Great call for a great film.. watched it this morning. Merry Christmas

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas! Those are great memories!

[@omeka1981]

Well done bro , home alone 1+2 & anything with the griswalds 🎄🎄🎄🎄🤶merry Christmas 🤶🎄

[@EliLessig]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@alexiusargos9450]

So nice to see a healthy and sweet couple dynamic.

[@EliLessig]

Thank you for the support 🙏

[@rosecallahan498]

Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@fatzoe123]

Nothing like eating a half dozen pancakes the size of truck tires - lol. You're so lucky to have a spouse that supports what you do

[@EliLessig]

It definitely wasn't easy, but I love that she encourages me to try these challenges! We had a great time!

[@keithsharp7849]

Great job !!! Merry Christmas

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you as well! Thank you 🙌

[@ATREU850]

A Christmas story is WAY better than home alone lol 😂

[@EliLessig]

Absolutely!

[@edduty7724]

great job, merry christmas to you and yours

[@EliLessig]

Thank you so much, Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@clarencedeanjr3862]

Awesome job Eli!!

[@EliLessig]

Thank you so much!

[@clarencedeanjr3862]

@@EliLessig you are welcome!

[@RC-tm8jo]

Eli is for real and is already one of the most impressive competitive eaters I've seen on KZbin. He'll be well over 100K subscribers by this time next year, I'm thinking. Great job on this very difficult challenge. I remember the great BeardMeatsFood failing a pancake challenge a while back- not sure if it was this exact one or not. Merry Christmas 🎅.

[@EliLessig]

Thank you, I appreciate the support! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Here's to 100k!

[@ColleenSennott]

A Christmas Story is the most iconic Christmas movie in my book ! Home alone was okay , but A Christmas Story to me is classic Merry Christmas to you and your family and blessings for the New Year! 🎉❤

[@EliLessig]

I completely agree! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well and a very blessed New Year!!!

[@interestingtimes6439]

Merry Christmas Eli & Amber - What a Stack of Pancakes!!! I might be able to eat 1. But it's not quite enough food for Eli... he added an order of bacon LOL For only $10 that is a steal. 3 or 4 people could share it, and everybody would be full. Congrats on the Victory. Thanks for the video. PS keep that drone footage coming, please

[@EliLessig]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you too! I love diner food. Knock on wood, I have never had bad diner food. Thank you for watching and I'll be sure to keep the drone going!

[@scottrousseau1020]

Christmas story is my all time favorite.I'll watch it 2/3/4 times

[@EliLessig]

Those are rookie numbers! You got to pump those numbers up! Jk, Merry Christmas!

[@bradleyblanche5826]

Your voice reminds me of Kevin Costner in Dancing with wolves. Loved that movie. I also love that your wife is supporting you along the way.

[@EliLessig]

It was a great movie! I love when she joins me, I have a lot more fun.

[@slideoff1]

I'm a, Christmas Story Fan! Merry Christmas too you and your Family!

[@EliLessig]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! 🎄

[@jamessheets6604]

I love your shirts! I love that movie! “Shitters full!”

[@EliLessig]

😆😆😆

[@dwightherring3686]

That is a hard challenge to me because it being pancakes...pancakes are really filling... you are definitely the best...and again, you make it look so easy...😊

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the support!

[@steffiMartin-gb3fk]

Awesome job nice to see Amber with you😊😊😊

[@EliLessig]

Thank you very much, we appreciate it!