The surprising story behind the name “hot dog”
The hot dog's quirky name traces back to German sausages, particularly the dachshund sausage, and the ingenuity of American street vendors. Cartoonists played a role, drawing humorous comparisons between the sausages and the dogs. This joke evolved into the popular term 'hot dog,' becoming an American culinary icon enjoyed nationwide.
The hot dog's quirky name traces back to German sausages, particularly the dachshund sausage, and the ingenuity of American street vendors. Cartoonists played a role, drawing humorous comparisons between the sausages and the dogs. This joke evolved into the popular term 'hot dog,' becoming an American culinary icon enjoyed nationwide.
