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Why Is It Called 'Hot Dog'? (It Was an Insult)

Why is it called "hot dog"? German frankfurter sausages became "dachshund sausages" at 1890s New York racetracks and baseball games because their long thin shape resembled dachshund dogs. Vendors shouted "get your dachshund sausages while they're red hot!" creating the heat association. In 1901, NY Journal cartoonist T.A. Dorgan drew a dachshund between bread slices as "legs" captioned "HOT DACHSHUND!" at Polo Grounds. The phrase shortened to "hot dog" by 1906 as newspapers syndicated Dorgan's cartoons nationwide. Name survived 1906 Upton Sinclair meatpacking scandal, 1918 WWI "liberty pup" rebranding attempts, Merriam-Webster adoption 1919. Nathan's Famous branded "hot dogs" at Coney Island 1910, eating contests began 1926. MLB sells 21 million annually across 30 stadiums. $7 billion industry produces 20 billion hot dogs yearly. Vendors profit $5-15 per $12 stadium dog (cost $1-2). Every U.S. president since Taft served hot dogs at White House. Japan adopted through baseball, military spread globally. Name endured because perfectly visual, catchy, embedded in sports culture. DISCLAIMER: This video covers food history. Modern production standards vary by manufacturer. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. #HotDogHistory #FoodOrigins #AmericanFood #BaseballFood #RacetrackVendors