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The Surprising History of Hot Dogs
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The origins of the association between Dachshund dogs and hot dogs can be traced back to German immigrants who brought them over to America. There's speculation that the connection was a subtle suggestion that the sausages may contain dog meat due to the xenophobia at the time.
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German immigrants who brought hot dogs to America also brought Dachshund dogs with them, which became associated with the food.
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Hot Dogs
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German immigrants who brought hot dogs to America also brought Dachshund dogs with them, which became associated with the food. The St. Louis Browns baseball team owner made a cartoon of a Dachshund in relation to hot dogs, which is where the name may have originated.
ChapterThe Surprising History of Hot Dogs
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The name “hot dogs” may have been influenced by xenophobia and speculation around dog meat being used in the sausages, but there is no actual evidence that hot dogs are made from dogs.
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Hot Dogs
Summary
The name “hot dogs” may have been influenced by xenophobia and speculation around dog meat being used in the sausages, but there is no actual evidence that hot dogs are made from dogs.