Hot Dogs: By The Numbers!

I love hot dogs! I know, probably not the bravest thing I've ever said, but it's true! Personally I'm still in search of the best brand. THE hot dog that is consistently good whether grilled, boiled or nuked. I can tell you that without fail, hot dogs are best served at the ball park. There use to be a brand around here called Stadium dogs, previously known as Buckeye Stadium dogs. I can't find them any more. I have good luck with Ball Park franks, beef franks and angus beef franks. Oscar Mayer angus franks have graced my table and I'm currently stuck on Sugardale. I need to try the Jumbo Sugardale hot dogs but they're sold in a jumbo pack so I'll wait till the next family cook out. Any suggestions? Let me know at mattappleby@iheartmedia.com.

Here some facts about hot dogs so you can seem extra knowledgeable at your next grilling session.

• During peak hot dog season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans consume roughly 7 billion hot dogs (6 billion if you don’t count Joey Chestnut)
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• The majority of Americans (63%) prefer their hot dogs grilled.
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• Most Americans prefer mustard on their dog, followed by ketchup and chili. 
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• According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, ketchup on a hot dog should not be eaten by anyone over the age of 18.  
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• In the movie Sudden Impact, Dirty Harry said “Nobody, I mean nobody, puts ketchup on a hot dog.”
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• Los Angeles residents consume more hot dogs than any other city.
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• Carl’s Jr started as a hot dog cart on July 17, 1941, in Los Angeles.
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• Hot Dogs were first sold at baseball games in 1893.
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• President Franklin D. Roosevelt served hot dogs to King George and Queen Elizabeth. The king ate two.
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• 72% of Americans admit they have no idea what's in a hot dog.
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• 61% prefer beef hot dogs over pork or turkey.
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• Once and for all, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says a hot dog is NOT a sandwich. (Today, National Hot Dog and Sausage Council)