Straight From The "H" Files: The Hot Dog's True History
The origin of the word "hot dog" stirs as much debate as the existence of UFOs. Conflicting stories abound and everyone wants to claim ownership of the catchy moniker of America's favorite food.
Why are there so many stories about how the hot dog got its name and who invented the hot dog bun? Could there be a conspiracy involved?
The truth is out there and with the help of avid hot dog historians and linguists, the Council set out to find that truth.
The infamous story about cartoonist Tad Dorgan of New York Journal?
"Forget about it," says Bruce Kraig, Ph.D., hot dog historian and professor emeritus at Roosevelt University in Illinois.