Fun facts about wieners: Wiener is the Anglicized version of the German word "Vienna." As in the Capitol of Austria. We also sometimes call hotdogs Franks, which comes from German Frankfurter. Named after another city, this one in Germany itself, Frankfurt.
Not so fun fact. Nathans hotdogs is owned by Smithfield foods. Smithfield foods is owned by the Communist Chinese. Yet Nathans hotdog events are a major part of our 4th of July celebration. 🤷
