I think spinning food has its own excitement and rewards and I don't think we need the deadline of a contest to get people motivated. Hey, it may be fun to spin some food at Worlds or Nats! And it is going to take me a long time to find the right throw for boomeranging a banana
But if enough people ask we will shorten the contest.
Tops that are partially edible get partial credit, I guess. Or not: the people's whim will decide.
Eric: I look forward to your fusion of Iron Mod and Iron Chef