Hot Dog or Sandwich Debate | Savannah News

Hot dogs are officially not sandwiches — at least according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, who’ve been fiercely defending their status as a culinary masterpiece since 2015. Despite historical nicknames like “Coney Island Sandwich,” the council insists hot dogs deserve their own category, citing a 2021 survey where 57% of Americans agreed. Even Oscar Mayer tried to stir the pot in 2018 by declaring hot dogs sandwiches — just to spark debate — while recently embracing National Hot Dog Day with a playful “day off” tweet. The battle over classification rages on, with one group determined to keep the hot dog free from sandwich labels — even if it means a little controversy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9716f7e4ccf6b4d4