In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs

The New York Times ^ | May 24, 2025, 5:00 a.m. ET | Kim Barker

[tumblindice]

It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times

[frank ballenger]

Frankly, the Ukrainians would relish being able to ketchup to the Russians but they can’t cut the mustard.
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[MikelTackNailer]

"No hot dogs in Glorious North Korea! No real dogs for that matter - people too hungry."

"Ship was supposed to roll over to fool you Running Dogs of Capitalism. Damn you Arec Badlwin!"

[frank ballenger]

Ha. Another one trained in that cultural stuff like fine literature.

[Lurker]

Groan….

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[Governor Dinwiddie]

Brooklyn's Coney Island is the organized crime hub of New York. And it is home to the Ukrainian mafia.

[AAABEST]

If I recall Nathan’s dogs are now made in China.

So there’s that.

[AAABEST]

Just Goofled it. Parent company is owned by China, but made in here.

[ebshumidors]

I preferred skin on Sabretts growing up.

[Larry Lucido]

the statue displayed a sign advertising “Nathan’s Famous”

They better be the real thing! Otherwise it will be a ... statue of imitations.

[AlaskaErik]

I prefer Hebrew National hot dogs.

[tet68]

Actually Hungarian Debrescena are the best but sabrette or Nathans will do in a pinch.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I prefer Hebrew National hot dogs.

"Oh, I'd love to be an Oscar Mayer wiener..."

[PAR35]

I’ll stick to Hebrew National.

[Sirius Lee]

To the Weiner go the spoils.

[Verginius Rufus]

Supposedly raising pigs became popular in Ukraine when it was under the Mongols—because as Muslims they wouldn’t eat pork so they wouldn’t take them from the peasants.

[jonrick46]

“Southern Living Magazine” tested 9 hot dogs and found Member’s Mark Beef Franks (available at Sam’s) tied with Applegate Natural Uncured Beef Hot Dog, with the tops in flavor. Nathan’s Skinless Beef Franks did not win their taste test overall, two editors named this hot dog their favorite. One said, “This is what the hot dogs of my youth taste like,” and another said that it tastes “most true to a hot dog.” While Nathan’s may not have won on paper, its nostalgic qualities made it a winner in their testers hearts.

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[wally_bert]

No one puts ketchup on a hot dog.

https://youtu.be/ZpZ_fakwSwc?si=m9r87YJGuVWCQCwF

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Whenever I go to Sam’s I get a hot dog or two. They are excellent.