Introduction, The Great Hot Dog Discussion

           This is the introduction to a blog about nothing. Not that there will be nothing on this blog, that is not what's happening here. You have encountered a blog where nothing posted will be of any consequence to the real world. You may ask yourself, "Why would such a blog exist? Why would someone continuously discuss and report on things that hold no meaning in the real world?" To that, I say, in tumultuous times like these, the healthiest thing one could do is take a break from the world, and let the mind wander among the unimportant.

And so, I bring you...

The Blog of Jarett Diaz: Sports, Movies, and other Non-Consequential Pieces of Escapism

To start with, I intend to answer the age-old question, one that has been debated and discussed over many years, among people of all walks of life.

Should a Hot Dog be considered a sandwich?

By definition, according to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a sandwich can be defined as

a.) two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between.

b.) one slice of bread covered with food

One would think that by definition, a hot dog would indeed fall within the parameters of what a sandwich can be. A hot dog definitely is a split roll with a filling in between.

However, it would be inexcusable for me not to provide the opposing side of the argument. 

What other sandwich do you put potential condiments or toppings on the outside or above the sandwich?

For example, ketchup can be placed within the content of a ham and cheese sandwich, but it is not placed on the visible edges of the sandwich nor is it applied on top of the bread. 

Another point, hot dogs are not accompanied with other meats. Everyone knows you can have a ham and turkey sandwich, or a BBQ pork and sausage sandwich. But how many times have you heard of someone ordering a hot dog with salami on it? I reckon, very few.

In addition, Subway, a sandwich proprietor does not sell hot dogs. Now, why would a restaurant in the business of customizable sandwiches, not provide the hot dog as an option?

I am of the opinion that whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich can be debated in circles for years to come, just as it has been debated for decades prior. 

Both sides make good points. And after careful deliberation, I have chosen a side.

Final Verdict: The Hot Dog...............is not a sandwich.