Is a hot dog a sandwich?

[Dark Bun 681]

A hotdog is a food item that has one piece of meat between two pieces of bread. If we can agree that a hotdog is a sandwich, the implications would be massive. What would that make tacos? Burritos? I've seen some people explain how a pop-tart is a sandwich.

This is the question of our times and what future generations will remember us for.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

If you stick it between two sandwich buns then...yes, a hotdog is indeed a sandwich. There are many ways you can make a hotdog sandwich. 

[Dark Bun 681]

6 minutes ago, Courageous Thunder Dash said:

If you stick it between two sandwich buns then...yes, a hotdog is indeed a sandwich. There are many ways you can make a hotdog sandwich. 

But by itself is it a sandwich? Just the frank inside the bun.

[SharpWit 2,614]

All I know is that if we can have an open faced or completely encased sandwich, then anything is possible.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

7 hours ago, -Solstice- said:

If you put two pieces of bread on exact opposite sides of the Earth - the Earth is a sandwich. But I would say a hotdog is a sandwich.

A world sandwich.... Good one. I'm impressed with that joke! 

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

Btw a bun is more expensive than a bread here.... So we simple pipol of da pilipins use bred for our hatdog. So yes it is a sandwich. 

[Dark Horse 12,961]

@Dark Bun

I've moved this topic out of DP and into the Forum Lounge. While I appreciate the lightheartedness, I must ask that we please keep the Debate section reserved for more weighty subjects.

Thanks!

[Fluttershutter 2,411]

There is another thread about this somewhere.

 

The world will never know. 

[Varnull 44]

A sandwich has only two sides with bread on it. A hot dog has 3 sides covered. THEREFORE It is a TACO!! 

[Cash In 22,226]

I absolutely refuse to call a hot dog and sandwich. I'd call it at a taco before I call it a sandwich.

[Espy Vibe 4,252]

Hot dogs are closer to subs/hoagies for me, which those are considered sandwiches. Difference is mostly in the cold cuts vs. one cooked wiener inside the bun. Otherwise it's still valid to top them up with mostly the same condiments and toppings.

i dont consider it a taco because the main difference is the bread is thick compared to the tortilla of a taco which is much thinner.

And, spring rolls are closer to burritos so I'm surprised there's little talk about that. 

[Theautisticrebel 304]

No it isn't.

 

[Fluttershutter 2,411]

If you fold a pizza in half is it a taco?

[Shiny Silvermoon 3,706]

But what is truly a sandwich? 

[Sonic Shimmer 4,131]

It’s a filling between two pieces of bread, so yes.

[Samurai Equine 50,984]

To me, Food Theory pretty much answered that question.

Here's a more important question:

If you replace the bun with a Twinkie that you've carved open, is it still a hotdog?

[Fluttershutter 2,411]

On 2023-07-23 at 2:39 AM, Samurai Equine said:

To me, Food Theory pretty much answered that question.

Here's a more important question:

If you replace the bun with a Twinkie that you've carved open, is it still a hotdog?

That would be a Twinkie Weiner Sandwich. But you need some spray cheese on top too.

[StarHeart333 1,763]

With the bun yes, without it no. 

 

[ElectricityBill 121]

My theory of hotdog relativity sounds as: it depends on whom  you ask!

[Samurai Equine 50,984]

On 2023-07-24 at 9:45 AM, Fluttershutter said:

That would be a Twinkie Weiner Sandwich. But you need some spray cheese on top too.

Yay! You caught the reference!  Just make sure you use a regular flavored Twinkie. I accidentally bought a Banana flavored Twinkie, and it was way too strong. 

[Twitchy-Tremor 297]

‘Then is cereal soup?’

I think it is but at the same time when I think I want a sandwich I never think of them. 

[Patty Thundersnow 4,163]

Nope. A hotdog is a taco.

[Iforgotmybrain 5,518]

Technically I think they are. But when you think of a sandwich your mind isn't going to think of a hotdog. Same with if you're wanting to eat a sandwich. You go to a restaurant and ask for a samwich and they hand you a hotdog you're going to be confused and disappointed

 

[Silly Druid 6,909]

One thing is sure: it's not a dog (unless there is meat of questionable origin in it).

[Sparklefan1234 169,813]

1 hour ago, Patty Thundersnow said:

Nope. A hotdog is a taco.

A hotdog is only a “taco” if you put the hotdog in a bun or “shell” if we’re using your logic.