Condiments and Hot Dogs- What's Your Pleasure?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35608)
September 5, 2017 3:19pm CST
Well we in the United States and possibly some other countries just celebrated Labor Day (U.S. spelling) weekend. And my question has to do with what condiment you put on your hot dog? Was it mustard or ketchup? Or perhaps something else entirely?
A recent radio program I was listening to was having this debate. Apparently, the host was claiming when we reach adult age, it is no longer appropriate to use ketchup on a hot dog. He claims mustard and hot dogs go together and to use anything else would be wrong. I searched on google and found an article by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, which said it was bad etiquette to use ketchup on a hot dog after the age of 18. 
What do you think and what condiment do you use?
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What do you think and what condiment do you use?
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15 responses
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
5 Sep 17
Say what? lol. Well, I happen to like ketchup, diced raw onion, relish and sour kraut on my 'dog. That is , if it is an actual hot dog. If it's a brat typically I don't put anything with it.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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6 Sep 17
You have all the extras covered! A little bit of hot dog with your onions, relish and kraut I see
That's one happy bun
That's one happy bun2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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6 Sep 17
Lots of votes for onions. I usually have them on burgers but maybe I should try them on hot dogs too!
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Sep 17
@dgobucks226 , lol, did I just hear a rebel roar? .
Some issues aside, I am okay, thank you, just busy dashing around. Why does time keep getting away? How are you today, DB?
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Some issues aside, I am okay, thank you, just busy dashing around. Why does time keep getting away? How are you today, DB?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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6 Sep 17
We are of like mind on hot dogs! Rebel, Rebels
How are you today Catherine?
How are you today Catherine?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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6 Sep 17
@bluesa Very busy trying to find a reliable handyman to fix some household things which need attending. Also had to call my utility company, pay bills all that necessary stuff, ugh. Rather sit on the beach, but guess what...thunderstorms today! So, good day for chores
So, good day for chores1 person likes this
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
5 Sep 17
I like ketchup,onions and hot pepper. I do take like mustard at all on anything.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Sep 17
@Happy2BeMe BTW Laurel, how are you feeling now?
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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6 Sep 17
I don't know why ketchup on hot dogs is frowned upon in the U.S.? I put relish on mine sometimes. It gives the hot dog a little pizazz.
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@YrNemo (20255)
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7 Sep 17
@dgobucks226 I have a daughter who tried BBQ sauce on everything as a child. I had to eat her leftovers often when she was tiny.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Sep 17
@YrNemo I bet! I like BBQ sauce but it goes with chicken....right? Has your daughter gotten over her BBQ on all food fad? Hopefully your answer is YES!
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
6 Sep 17
I think it's silly to limit ketchup to an age group! But I don't use it and never have. I eat hotdogs differently than most. First, I don't like hotdog buns because there is too much bread. I use loaf bread, then I put mustard on it, split a hot hotdog and put cheese and horseradish sauce in it.
But I don't use it and never have. I eat hotdogs differently than most. First, I don't like hotdog buns because there is too much bread. I use loaf bread, then I put mustard on it, split a hot hotdog and put cheese and horseradish sauce in it.1 person likes this
@peavey (16936)
• United States
6 Sep 17
@dgobucks226 One of yours is a full meal!
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Sep 17
@peavey Ha, Ha, I know! I guess that's what they call "pigging out." 
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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6 Sep 17
Wow, that could be a new hot dog fad! I sometimes put mine on a hoagie type roll and slice the hot dog to accommodate. Then, I put baked beans on top with both mustard on the dog and ketchup on the beans. Delicious
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@nonersays (3335)
• United States
11 Sep 17
I put mayo, ketchup AND mustard on my dogs. And sometimes cheese and chillli too. But if I do chilli I leave the other things off...except cheese.
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@nonersays (3335)
• United States
11 Sep 17
@dgobucks226 Growing up my dad put mayo on almost everything, so I guess I picked up the habit from him.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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11 Sep 17
Chili and cheese is a nice combination. Never tried mayo. That's different. I use ketchup and mustard too. I like to balance out the flavor.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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12 Sep 17
@nonersays I see. An acquired taste I like mayo on most of my sandwiches too.
I like mayo on most of my sandwiches too.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
7 Sep 17
@dgobucks226 In German speaking countries frankfurter, wiener and bratwurst are popular, usually served with potatoes at noon, not in a bun. The European countries are not like the USA, each country has very different habits, ketchup is surely not popular in Spain, France and Italy, a bit more popular in Germany, Austria and the northern countries.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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6 Sep 17
I would think some areas of Europe eat something equivalent to hot dogs? Maybe brats? Is ketchup even popular at all in Europe? Just some questions that jumped into my mind from reading your response. Obviously, ketchup is a huge condiment in the United States.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Sep 17
@LadyDuck Thanks Anna, I really appreciate the information A lot of cultural diversity in use or non-use of condiments, interesting
A lot of cultural diversity in use or non-use of condiments, interesting1 person likes this
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Oct 17
I like mustard, ketchup and pickle relish on hot dogs.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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1 Oct 17
That is a great combination! One I have also tried and enjoyed
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
7 Sep 17
I'm one of those ketchup guys. Mustard sometimes.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
7 Sep 17
@dgobucks226 - I like to use both sometimes.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Sep 17
A lot of ketchup responses! I like both myself Although mustard and hot dogs do go together, I see nothing wrong with using either one.
Although mustard and hot dogs do go together, I see nothing wrong with using either one.1 person likes this
@thislittlepennyearns (62517)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
5 Sep 17
I like chili and cheese lol
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@thislittlepennyearns (62517)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
5 Sep 17
@dgobucks226 you've never had a chili cheese hot dog?
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
7 Sep 17
And why is it bad? Is it because of the age? I dont see any difference in putting ketchup in a hotdog after the age of 18 or before. The taste is still the same.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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7 Sep 17
It was just a survey, from most of the responses people like ketchup just as much. I use it myself with mustard so phooey on those who say you should not use ketchup.
@luobingily (44)
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7 Sep 17
I don't like mustard indeed,but I love hot dog very much.
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@Scrapper88 (5983)
• United States
6 Sep 17
I see nothing wrong with putting ketchup on a hot dog. I have been it for over forty years.
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