Why Is It Called a 'Hot Dog'?

History of Simple Things September 10, 2025
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Why is it called a “Hot Dog”? The name sounds strange if you think about it — why would anyone call food a dog? In this video, we’ll uncover the quirky history behind one of America’s most iconic foods. From German sausages and baseball stadiums to dachshund jokes and a missing cartoon, the story of the hot dog is funnier (and stranger) than you’d expect. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Why is it called a “Hot Dog”? 01:01 – The ancient origins of sausages 02:25 – German immigrants and the rise of the frankfurter 03:25 – Dachshund sausages and the dog joke 04:09 – Baseball games and the hot dog connection 04:33 – The Tad Dorgan cartoon story 05:40 – Nathan’s Famous and hot dog’s mainstream success 06:36 – Hot dogs in American culture 07:18 – Conclusion: The story behind “Hot Dog” #HotDog #FoodHistory #WhyIsItCalled #SausageHistory #AmericanFood #StreetFood #HistoryOfFood #HotDogHistory If you enjoyed this video, please check out our other "binge-able" channels: 🍿 Bento's Story Box:    / @bentossynopsisbox   🍿 History of Food    / @historyoffoodchannel   🍿 The Story of Animals    / @thestoryofanimalschannel   🍿 Histories and Biographies:    / @historiesandbiographies   🍿 Explaining Everything:    / @explainingeverythingchannel   🍿 STRUCTURE: BEYOND    / @structure_beyond   Video edited by: Daniela C.

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