# Ketchup on a hot dog, why bad? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 1, 2003, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817 "2003-11-01T09:22:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/21 "2003-11-01T18:57:15Z")
My hot dog: Bright red ketchup, yellow mustard, green relish, and chopped onions. That’s it. Like a traffic light. And I don’t care what **anyone** has to say on the matter. It’s the combination of the three condiments that’s essential. If I’m out of one, I won’t bother having a hot dog. (I can forego the onions, but it’s just not the same.) So, _ **nyah** _. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![psychomonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dec6dc/32.png) [@psychomonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychomonkey)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/22 "2003-11-01T20:09:28Z")
Currently half of my meals come off of a George Foreman grill. My roommates sauce of choice is Ketchup on everything. Mine is Garlic Barbecue sauce. Is there anything wrong with a Garlic BBQ sauce on a hotdog or burger? Am I going to meat lover’s hell, I havent had meat in 2 1/2 years so Im kinda new at this. Also, Kraut, is there any way I can add it to me nightly sausage without opening a new can? Does it keep ok in tupperware? ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_B.Phart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@Capt\_B.Phart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_B.Phart)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/23 "2003-11-01T20:25:38Z")
[CurryWurst](http://www.thehouseatthebridge.com/TravelInfo/CurryWurst.html) (not nearly as bad as it sounds, in my limited experience) ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/24 "2003-11-01T20:40:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ParentalAdvisory \* > \*\*I think that’s Thousand Island dressing. > > However Whoppers at Burger King do. \*\* What do you think is in Thousand Island dressing? It’s mayonnaise, ketchup for color, and pickle relish. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/25 "2003-11-01T21:03:17Z")
I think this is one of the few times that ncle Cecil is 100% wrong. Hot dogs deserve to be treated with respect\*\*, not mustard. \*\* I define respect as a combination of chili and cheese 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/26 "2003-11-01T21:08:05Z")
Man, I’ve never read such maligning of a condiment in my life. I eat ketchup and I’m damn proud of it! Sheesh. ---
**Author:** ![Bugnorton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@Bugnorton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bugnorton)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/27 "2003-11-01T21:50:54Z")
Okay, mustard then shredded cheese, then the dog (no turkey, soy, chicken imitations please), then raw onions, chili (beans would truly be a travesty), chopped jalepenos and finally a bit of the dreaded ketchup. Perfection in a hot dog bun for this Texas transplant. The Mona Lisa as velvet art, wow, the visuals are mind boggling ---
**Author:** ![spingears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@spingears](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spingears)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/28 "2003-11-01T22:25:39Z")
Ketchup AKA ss, that’s why! ---
**Author:** ![NinjaChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/29 "2003-11-01T23:05:44Z")
I would comment, but seeing as the only hot dog type apparatus I consume is made primarily of soy, I feel I would not be taken seriously in here. Besides, I put ketchup on them. And I put mayo on my veggie burgers. Mayo, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles. Gotta be cheap yellow mustard, though. ---
**Author:** ![MidnightRadio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@MidnightRadio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MidnightRadio)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/30 "2003-11-02T02:57:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tusculan \* > \*\*I sometimes eat fries mayo with (curry) ketchup and chopped onions. What? I’m Dutch. We call it ‘special’. \*\* Curry ketchup? That sounds kinda neat. ---
**Author:** ![jesleigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58f4c7/32.png) [@jesleigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jesleigh)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/31 "2003-11-02T04:00:21Z")
My hotdog has ketchup, mayo, and sour kraut…Don’t you dare touch it with mustard My hamburger has ketchup, mayo, cheese, pickles, and lettuce. Once again, no mustard is to be present My corndog sauce is a mixture of ketchup and mayo, which is also what I eat of my french fries when ranch dressing is not available. And, no mustard whatsoever 😉 ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/32 "2003-11-02T07:38:01Z")
So now I’ve gotta come out of yet another closet, and proclaim to the world that I \*sometimes \*put ketchup on a hot dog. And sometimes mustard, and sometimes both. And sometimes hot sauerkraut. Or mango chutney. Or melted extra-sharp cheddar. Or even - gasp - peanut butter! Live dangerously. ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/33 "2003-11-02T09:19:55Z")
Wieners on buns only, no condiments. Because Hank says so.😃 ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/34 "2003-11-02T14:18:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by crazy grady \* > \*\*I have been reading this board for awhile and I have read that a hot dog should never have ketchup on it, only mustard. > > (PS On a Hamburger, it’s mayonaisse, onion, SWEET pickle, lettuce.) \*\* I’m with you. I put ketchup and onions on hot dogs. Or chili and cheese. I hate yellow mustard, but I do like good spicy brown mustard. Hamburgers get mayo and kosher salt on the bottom bun, then ketchup, onions and lettuce on top of the burger. Yum. ---
**Author:** ![yosemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2003, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/35 "2003-11-03T07:02:16Z")
This whole “no ketchup” rule for hotdogs is recent newsfor me. I always have ketchup on my hot dogs. Only ketchup. Mustard is only for submarine sandwiches. Of course, I don’t eat the cow lips and beef testicles variety of hot dog–I eat tofu hot dogs. So who cares? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2003, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/36 "2003-11-03T07:30:04Z")
**DesertGeezer** – No hotdog buns, heretic! ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2003, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/37 "2003-11-03T07:43:00Z")
No, **Larry** , I’m quite certain hank’s rule #9 says, “eat your wieners on buns, no condiments.” If you break Hank’s rules Hank will kick the shit out of you. Condiments are heretical, buns are okay. Hanks says so, and rule #6 says, “everything Hank says is right.” I eat my wieners sometimes on plain bread with brown mustard and relish, and I haven’t had the shit kicked out of me yet. So I guess Hank doesn’t know everything. I won’t tell if you don’t. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2003, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/38 "2003-11-03T07:43:32Z")
Thai sweet chili sauce. Or American mustard and Spicy Red sauce. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2003, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/39 "2003-11-03T07:57:19Z")
Hank’s Church has never apprehended the [Doctrine of the Original Snub](http://people.msoe.edu/~fincom/PrincipiaDiscordia/00017/index.html). HCE + ALP = MUDD ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2003, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817/40 "2003-11-03T09:11:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Larry Mudd \* > \*\*Hank’s Church has never apprehended the [Doctrine of the Original Snub](http://people.msoe.edu/~fincom/PrincipiaDiscordia/00017/index.html). > > HCE + ALP = MUDD \*\* LOL! That’s about as good as [“Kissing Hank’s Ass”](http://www.jhuger.com/kisshank.mv)! 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchup-on-a-hot-dog-why-bad/210817.md?page=3)