Whether you’re at a backyard barbeque or the ballpark, you’ll see hot dogs on the menu. You may know they’re America’s favorite hand-held food. But what else do you know?
- It’s no coincidence grilling season and baseball season line up around the same time every year — it’s because hot dogs are a fan favorite at both events! How many hot dogs are eaten during peak season — between Memorial Day and Labor Day?
- A. 3 billion
- B. 5 billion
- C. 7 billion
- D. 9 billion
- Americans of all ages throughout the U.S. love a good hot dog. Who consumes the most hot dogs?
- A. Chicago
- B. New York City
- C. Los Angeles
- D. Washington, D.C.
- There’s a variety of ways to dress a hot dog — just think about all the toppings. Popular cities have their own styles too. But, what’s the most delicious way to eat a hot dog?
- A. Ketchup and mustard
- B. New York style — steamed onions and deli-style mustard
- C. Pack on the chili and cheese
- D. Chicago style — tomatoes, onions, sport peppers, relish, mustard, pickles and celery salt
- Fans don’t even have to leave their seats to grab a hot dog at the stadium. Vendors walk down the aisles and carry around bins filled with this mouth-watering snack for anyone needing to satisfy a craving. What’s the average weight of a fully loaded baseball park hot dog vendor’s bin?
- A. 40 lbs.
- B. 35 lbs.
- C. 30 lbs.
- D. 25 lbs.
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C — From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs.
B — More hot dogs are eaten in Los Angeles than any other city in the country. That’s more than 34 million pounds.
Gotcha! — There’s no right answer. But if you want to see a heated debate, just ask anyone. Many cities and regions have their own distinct varieties that are beloved by locals. New York and Chicago style hot dogs are among the most popular, and 87.6 percent of adults choose mustard as their favorite hot dog topping.
A — The average weight of a fully loaded baseball park hot dog vendor’s bin is 40 pounds. Wow, what a work out!
Sources: www.hot-dog.org, barkhotdogs.com
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