Let's settle this once and for all! Is a hot dog a sandwich?

[WWicket]

3 hours ago, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

But see, the definition is "two or more pieces of bread" but a hot dog bun is a continuous bread thing. The same goes for tacos I think

Then the same would apply to a Subway sandwiches footlong, which is made with single piece of bread cut on one side only (by current corporate guidelines).

[Trik'Stari]

I think the bigger question, is do you consider hotdog to be a kind of sausage?

 

And the even bigger question, how do we get rid of people who think boiling hot dogs is acceptable?

[Tristerin]

7 minutes ago, WWicket said:

Then the same would apply to a Subway sandwiches footlong, which is made with single piece of bread cut on one side only (by current corporate guidelines).

A Sub is not a Sandwich you heathen.

[WWicket]

1 minute ago, Tristerin said:

A Sub is not a Sandwich you heathen.

*Yoga mat. 

[TVwazhere]

7 minutes ago, Tristerin said:

A Sub is not a Sandwich you heathen.

Wait why is a sub not a sandwich?

[FezBoy]

3 hours ago, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

But see, the definition is "two or more pieces of bread" but a hot dog bun is a continuous bread thing. The same goes for tacos I think

 

4 hours ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

"two or more slices of bread or A SPLIT ROLL having a filling in between,"

"A split roll" does not imyly that the roll is split all the way through. It can be split most of the way and then filled, as in the case of the subway sandwich, aka sub, or a hotdog.  This does not mean that a taco is a sandwich as a tortilla is a flatbread, not a roll, and is folded, not split.  A quesadilla made with two stacked tortillas, on the other hand is a sandwich, as it is two pieces of flatbread w/ filling in between.

 

The main semantical problem here comes from the fact that the hotdog bun is split, not folded.  It is baked as one, then cut in half, not baked "open" then folded in half, thus making the hotdog fall into the category of subs, which are unequivocally sandwiches.

 

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A Sub is not a Sandwich you heathen.

@Tristerin From wikipedia:
 

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A submarine sandwich, also known as a sub, hoagie, hero, or grinder, is a type of sandwich consisting of a length of bread or roll split lengthwise and filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.^[1][2] The sandwich has no standardized name,^[1] with over a dozen variations used around the world.^[3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_sandwich

 

From the merriam webster dictionary

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submarine

 noun

Definition of submarine (Entry 2 of 3)

1: something that functions or operates underwater, specifically : a naval vessel designed to operate underwater

2: a large sandwich on a long split roll with any of a variety of fillings (such as meatballs or cold cuts, cheese, lettuce, and tomato)

— called also grinder, hero, hoagie, Italian sandwich, po'boy, sub, torpedo

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/submarine

 

[PlayStation 2]

The same people who unironically think hot dogs are a sandwich are the same people who say "pakidge" when referring to a package.

[FezBoy]

23 minutes ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

The same people who unironically think hot dogs are a sandwich are the same people who say "pakidge" when referring to a package.

False.  I say pakadge, not "pakidge"  Smh my head man.

[Tristerin]

I WILL DIE FOR MY BELIEFS!

 

1 hour ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

The same people who unironically think hot dogs are a sandwich are the same people who say "pakidge" when referring to a package.

A hotdog is not a sandwich and: fixed your delivery of the word pakidge

[Tristerin]

1 hour ago, TVwazhere said:

Wait why is a sub not a sandwich?

Because to say otherwise is to not be argumentative

[TacticlTwinkie]

A hotdog is technically a sandwich. But it's a different genre of sandwich. It's like saying The Beatles and Megadeath are both rock bands. Technically yes, but very different. Sub sandwiches are usually connected pieces of bread too but those are considered sandwiches too. 

[Crunchy Dragon]

4 hours ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

No, a pizza is a vegetable. Just ask the US Congress.

[Dissitesuxba11s]

Hotdog Sandwich:

[Crunchy Dragon]

19 minutes ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

Hotdog Sandwich:

r/cursedimages called, they want their content back.

[Lady Fitzgerald]

2 hours ago, WWicket said:

Then the same would apply to a Subway sandwiches footlong, which is made with single piece of bread cut on one side only (by current corporate guidelines).

Oh, that is a laugh! What corporate guidelines? Most Subways I have been to are staffed with idiots people who have no clue how to cut a bun open. I even sent Subway an email about this and they ignored me. 

54 minutes ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

Hotdog Sandwich:

That reminds me of the sandwiches my Mama used to make for me and my sister. She would split two hot dogs and lay them out flat between two slices of regular bread for each sandwich, sometimes with a slice of American cheese(aka, fake cheese) on top of the meat (we quickly learned to make our own that way). 

[Dissitesuxba11s]

1 minute ago, Lady Fitzgerald said:

That reminds me of the sandwiches my Mama used to make for me and my sister. She would split two hot dogs and lay them out flat between two slices of regular bread for each sandwich, sometimes with a slice of American cheese(aka, fake cheese) on top of the meat (we quickly learned to make our own that way).

I still do this today whenever I have some hot dogs and no buns. 

[dalekphalm]

7 hours ago, Trik'Stari said:

I think the bigger question, is do you consider hotdog to be a kind of sausage?

 

And the even bigger question, how do we get rid of people who think boiling hot dogs is acceptable?

Boiling hot dogs is fine. Not great, and definitely not ideal, but if it's all you have available? It can make do.

 

One problem is that people will overboil them - which makes the hot dog take on a bit of the flavour of the boiled hot dog water.

 

BBQ is probably the best, with pan fried being also pretty damn good.

[Mr. Budget]

Spoiler

It's not a sandwich because you don't need bread to eat it. A hot dog bun is recommended (and if you dont use one you are missing out) but it is not a pre-requisite.

 

[Trik'Stari]

10 minutes ago, dalekphalm said:

Boiling hot dogs is fine. Not great, and definitely not ideal, but if it's all you have available? It can make do.

 

One problem is that people will overboil them - which makes the hot dog take on a bit of the flavour of the boiled hot dog water.

 

BBQ is probably the best, with pan fried being also pretty damn good.

Raw is preferable to boiled. Hell, cook it sliced, in a spoon, with a bic lighter, THAT is preferable to boiled.

 

I had a cart hot dog in NYC. It was complete shit. Part of me wishes I was wealthy enough to open a grilled hot dog stand in NYC. Because I'd put the other vendors out of fucking business.

 

Assuming that I could get a license, afford the setup costs, and fight off the thugs sent by the other hot dog cart vendors.

 

Nothing better than a spiral cut, grilled hot dog, with caramelized onions and ketchup. The only thing you could add to that, that is good, would be some diced, hot, roasted garlic.

 

Assuming, of course, you have decent quality hot dogs. So NOT BallPark.

[dalekphalm]

1 minute ago, Mr. Budget said:

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It's not a sandwich because you don't need bread to eat it. A hot dog bun is recommended (and if you dont use one you are missing out) but it is not a pre-requisite.

 

I would suggest that there are two distinct things here:

 

”meal” called Hot Dog - which is comprised of the primary ingredient - a hot dog - and a bun. Colloquially, we refer to this as a “hot dog”. 

 

You can eat a hot dog weenier by itself, but a “proper” hot dog has a bun. 

[Mr. Budget]

1 minute ago, dalekphalm said:

I would suggest that there are two distinct things here:

 

”meal” called Hot Dog - which is comprised of the primary ingredient - a hot dog - and a bun. Colloquially, we refer to this as a “hot dog”. 

 

You can eat a hot dog weenier by itself, but a “proper” hot dog has a bun. 

"Proper" yes. "Full" yes. However the actual english definition is the following: "a frankfurter, usually served hot in a long, soft roll and topped with various condiments."

[Trik'Stari]

4 minutes ago, dalekphalm said:

I would suggest that there are two distinct things here:

 

”meal” called Hot Dog - which is comprised of the primary ingredient - a hot dog - and a bun. Colloquially, we refer to this as a “hot dog”. 

 

You can eat a hot dog weenier by itself, but a “proper” hot dog has a bun. 

I'll admit, I'm not above pan searing a hot dog and slicing it and eating it with ketchup, if I have no buns.

 

Not preferred, but not terrible.

 

My overall goal in this thread is to make people understand that boiled hot dogs are not acceptable. It's fucking disgusting. It's akin to making bagel bites or pizza rolls in the microwave instead of the oven. (or toaster oven)

 

Also, microwaved hot dogs are not acceptable either. The microwave is useful for three things, reheating already (properly) cooked food, boiling water quickly, or popcorn in a bag.

 

Nothing else.

[ARikozuM]

Sandwich. Gyros are sandwiches as they are sliced into (albeit still in one piece) while tacos are filled sandwiches as tortillas are unleavened bread. 

[ARikozuM]

15 minutes ago, Trik'Stari said:

My overall goal in this thread is to make people understand that boiled hot dogs are not acceptable. It's fucking disgusting. It's akin to making bagel bites or pizza rolls in the microwave instead of the oven. (or toaster oven)

 

Also, microwaved hot dogs are not acceptable either. The microwave is useful for three things, reheating already (properly) cooked food, boiling water quickly, or popcorn in a bag.

Hot dogs are either steamed or grilled (or fake-grilled with a pan). Boiling has to be the most vile thing I've heard. Though I have made octopi out of franks and then baked them. 

[Trik'Stari]

3 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Sandwich. Gyros are sandwiches as they are sliced into (albeit still in one piece) while tacos are filled sandwiches as tortillas are unleavened bread. 

I've had a few Gyro's in my time, none on my dime.

 

I still don't like them. Too much greens.