Franks & Wieners

                 There are many answers to how the hotdog developed its different names. One theory is that hotdogs were founded in the 1600s in Germany. The credit for the discovery is given to a man named Johann Georghehner.  Johann Georghehner was from Coburg, Germany; however, after his discovery he moved to Frankfurt, Germany to promote his discovery. Hence it derived the name frankfurters, frankfurts, and franks. Another theory is that hotdogs were founded in Vienna (Wien), Germany, hence the name wiener. Where ever the hotdog was founded, in America it is called a hotdog. One theory is the term hotdog comes from the dachshund dog breed because it resembled the dog; it was long and thin. Another theory says it comes from a cartoonist that couldn’t spell dachshund, so instead just said hotdog.                                                            Hot dogs are simply put sausages. They can be served multiple ways. For example at an American baseball game it is often seen in a bread bun with condiments such as; ketchup mustard, relish, and or onions on top. They are also served plain as just a sausage in some places. In my opinion the best way to eat a hotdog is with ketchup and a bun served with fries on the side. Now that you are a hotdog, Frankfurt, frank, or whatever you want to call it Connoisseur I’m sure you will return for more. Remember the food you eat has always has cool background.    

 

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"Dachsunds, Dog Wagons and Other Important Elements of Hot Dog History." History of the Hot Dog. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2013.

Http://hotword.dictionary.com/author/jay/. "It’s Called a “hot Dog” for a Gross and Silly Reason. Plus, "hamburger" History." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2013.