Hot dog purists, especially in Chicago, say that only mustard shold go on a hot dog. They will become quite angry if you suggest ketchup. Hot dog vendors don’t even have ketchup on display, although some keep a bottle under the counter.Personally, I eat mine wrapped in two cheese slices, without a bun.
I like my hot-dog split in half and then I put a bunch of Amish zucchini relish on it and add mustard & ketchup… It makes thevery best hot-dog you’ll ever want to eat. Serve it with potato chips for a great lunch.
I remember an article in the Detroit News where a person working a Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers) wouldn’t put ketchup on a hotdog, but only mustard. He said only mustard goes on a hot dog.
Have you ever had a hot dog in New York, Michigan, Chicago, Atlanta, or Detroit (and, I’m sure, many other cities)? All great, all really, really different!
The second most important family debate after the proper way to hang a roll of toilet paper, over or under. Even the wise man at the top of the mountain won’t commit in this divisive argument.
You’re both wrong – it’s Prego. It goes with everything – pizza, spaghetti, sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, burgers, peanut butter, mashed potatoes, apples, etc. Lol.
Chili – mustard – onions. ketchup for fries and little kids. Course most people act like little entitled kids today and getting more like babies each day. World of immature teens to middle agers. Whiners. Now Wilberforce is playing mediator today between two kids. Well done young lad. Well done.
In Chicago it is illegal to put ketchup (or catsup) on a hot dog after the age of ascension (12 years).
The next level is the ‘Francheezie’. A jumbo hot dog or Polish Sausage’ stuffed with American Cheese and wrapped in bacon, then deep fried. You’ll die with a smile on your face.
Great save to your Mom while getting a quick shot in on your Pop as well Wilberforce. Also shows great character that you can poke fun at yourself! Well done! And it is mustard by the way… 100%! Ketchup’s for burgers and frys!
I started with Catsup as a child, but in high school changed to mustard. Sometime after that, I went to both, then back to Ketchup. Now, it’s BBQ sauce. My wife was strictly mustard.
Okay, I have tabulated the surprising results of my unofficial poll (including those from The Born Loser Facebook page), as of 6:30 EST. By the way, I did not intend to do this when I created this strip, but so many of you automatically weighed in with your preferences that I had to post the results. To keep it simple, I only counted toppings that had more than five votes. The results are: 1. Mustard (the overwhelming winner) 2. Both 3. Chili 4. Ketchup 5. Relish 6. Mayo 7. Cheese. Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun!
While some people can’t stand to see me eat a filet done extra rare, I get totally grossed out by ketchup on eggs. It might be the colors. I don’t know. Personally, I feel people put ketchup on foods to drown out the original taste.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 2 years ago
If I were a member of the family I’d vote for mustard too.
C over 2 years ago
Obviously Col. Mustard did it in the kitchen
oldpine52 over 2 years ago
Both.
LookingGlass Premium Member over 2 years ago
Sauerkraut!!! Thank you and have a great day…
/SHMIRK/
angelolady Premium Member over 2 years ago
I love that coat of arms.
wjones over 2 years ago
How about Kettard. That’s what it will be when your done eating.
Uncle Kenny over 2 years ago
Hot dog purists, especially in Chicago, say that only mustard shold go on a hot dog. They will become quite angry if you suggest ketchup. Hot dog vendors don’t even have ketchup on display, although some keep a bottle under the counter.Personally, I eat mine wrapped in two cheese slices, without a bun.
Wilde Bill over 2 years ago
Use whatever tastes good to you.
GROG Premium Member over 2 years ago
I can’t think of a single thing that I’d put ketchup on. On the other hand, I’ve put mustard on baked beans.
KA7DRE Premium Member over 2 years ago
I like my hot-dog split in half and then I put a bunch of Amish zucchini relish on it and add mustard & ketchup… It makes thevery best hot-dog you’ll ever want to eat. Serve it with potato chips for a great lunch.
nosirrom over 2 years ago
Another great debate. Right up there with the toilet paper debate.
stillfickled Premium Member over 2 years ago
Mustard. I don’t use catsup for anything except in a meat loaf. (RIP)
Justanolddude Premium Member over 2 years ago
Brutus I’d still chalk that up as a win.
GiantShetlandPony over 2 years ago
A real Chicago dog does not have ketchup on it. However, I’m not all that ate up about that.
On the other hand, I’m more amazed that people put mayo on a burger. That just doesn’t seem right on so many levels.
socalvillaguy Premium Member over 2 years ago
According to the National Hot Dog & Sauage Council:
Don’t…
Use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18.Mustard, relish, onions, cheese, and chili are acceptable.
https://www.hot-dog.org/culture/hot-dog-etiquette#:~:text=do%20the%20presentation-,Don’t…,cheese%20and%20chili%20are%20acceptable.
James Wolfenstein over 2 years ago
Abbot: “Mustard was made for a hot dog. Mustard and hot dog go together!”
Strider Premium Member over 2 years ago
I remember an article in the Detroit News where a person working a Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers) wouldn’t put ketchup on a hotdog, but only mustard. He said only mustard goes on a hot dog.
Jeffin Premium Member over 2 years ago
I don’t relish getting caught in the middle of a discussion like that. I’d get my buns out of there!
Chris over 2 years ago
err… I’m sure he meant that to be a compliment….
More Coffee Please! Premium Member over 2 years ago
Have you ever had a hot dog in New York, Michigan, Chicago, Atlanta, or Detroit (and, I’m sure, many other cities)? All great, all really, really different!
gopher gofer over 2 years ago
the folks who think ketchup is okay on a hot dog are probably the same ones that put pineapple on pizza…
bobwigg761 over 2 years ago
I’d pass on either condiment, plain suits me fine.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Only dilettantes put ketchup on a hotdog” a line from a movie, I forget which, I think spoken by Ryan Reynolds
zzeek over 2 years ago
The second most important family debate after the proper way to hang a roll of toilet paper, over or under. Even the wise man at the top of the mountain won’t commit in this divisive argument.
Mentor397 over 2 years ago
You’re both wrong – it’s Prego. It goes with everything – pizza, spaghetti, sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, burgers, peanut butter, mashed potatoes, apples, etc. Lol.
CorkLock over 2 years ago
Chili – mustard – onions. ketchup for fries and little kids. Course most people act like little entitled kids today and getting more like babies each day. World of immature teens to middle agers. Whiners. Now Wilberforce is playing mediator today between two kids. Well done young lad. Well done.
tauyen over 2 years ago
double mustard hold the hotdog
Gandalf over 2 years ago
Mustard! With jalapeños!!!!
sloaches over 2 years ago
Mustard, Relish, and Mayo.
Or Chili sauce and cheese with diced onions.
dalemcginnis over 2 years ago
neither, mayo is the best.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
As an impartial reader, I agree with Mom!
mandy052878 over 2 years ago
mayo
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member over 2 years ago
At the Jake – uh sorry, Progressive Field – it’s Bertman’s Stadium Mustard. Period. Mic drop. Go Tribe! Uh sorry – Guardians.
captastro over 2 years ago
Chili
studduck420 over 2 years ago
According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage council (NHDSC) Ketchup should never be put on a hot dog after the age of 18
will over 2 years ago
Mustard and fried onion.
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
There no point in arguing, to each their own, even if they are wrong.
EMGULS79 over 2 years ago
MUSTARD. Ketchup belongs on burgers, not hot dogs!
Moonkey Premium Member over 2 years ago
They have both sitting right there on the counter! Just each grab one and have your meal! It’s unfair to drag a kid into an argument.
paranormal over 2 years ago
Mustard, chili and cheese, NO onions…
ncorgbl over 2 years ago
In Chicago it is illegal to put ketchup (or catsup) on a hot dog after the age of ascension (12 years).
The next level is the ‘Francheezie’. A jumbo hot dog or Polish Sausage’ stuffed with American Cheese and wrapped in bacon, then deep fried. You’ll die with a smile on your face.
namelocdet over 2 years ago
Mustard! Ketchup/Catsup is for kids! :-)
I was FRAMED!!!!!! over 2 years ago
There are two ways to have a hotdog, 1. plain on a bun, and 2. with everything-making it a gastric disaster. There is no middle ground.
bigplayray over 2 years ago
Great save to your Mom while getting a quick shot in on your Pop as well Wilberforce. Also shows great character that you can poke fun at yourself! Well done! And it is mustard by the way… 100%! Ketchup’s for burgers and frys!
Lola85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
For me, it’s jalapeño mustard, Wolf Brand Chili (no beans), and onions.
Sneaker over 2 years ago
Catsup or Ketchup either one for me!!
cknoblo Premium Member over 2 years ago
I started with Catsup as a child, but in high school changed to mustard. Sometime after that, I went to both, then back to Ketchup. Now, it’s BBQ sauce. My wife was strictly mustard.
Mary McNeil Premium Member over 2 years ago
Friends from Chicago tell me if you put ketchup on a hot dog there you’ll be booed out of Wrigley Field !
heathcliff2 over 2 years ago
Both. Makes variety.
btwzoo over 2 years ago
Hate mustard. Guys at the Coney Islands in Detroit roll the eyes when I request Ketchup.
Brutus P. Thornapple creator over 2 years ago
Okay, I have tabulated the surprising results of my unofficial poll (including those from The Born Loser Facebook page), as of 6:30 EST. By the way, I did not intend to do this when I created this strip, but so many of you automatically weighed in with your preferences that I had to post the results. To keep it simple, I only counted toppings that had more than five votes. The results are: 1. Mustard (the overwhelming winner) 2. Both 3. Chili 4. Ketchup 5. Relish 6. Mayo 7. Cheese. Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun!
christelisbetty over 2 years ago
Catsoup is only for putting on cats, not dogs.
fstop8 over 2 years ago
What about sourkraut
Moonkey Premium Member over 2 years ago
While some people can’t stand to see me eat a filet done extra rare, I get totally grossed out by ketchup on eggs. It might be the colors. I don’t know. Personally, I feel people put ketchup on foods to drown out the original taste.