Why Is It Called a 'Hot Dog'?

Why is it called a “Hot Dog”? The name sounds strange if you think about it — why would anyone call food a dog? In this video, we’ll uncover the quirky history behind one of America’s most iconic foods. From German sausages and baseball stadiums to dachshund jokes and a missing cartoon, the story of the hot dog is funnier (and stranger) than you’d expect.