“What’s the best way to eat a hot dog?”/“With relish.”

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Entry from December 07, 2016

“What’s the best way to eat a hot dog?”/“With relish.”

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Q5. With RELISH… Best way to finish a hot dog? Pickled veg faves? Spicy ethnic spins? Grilled or raw onions? #FNIchat
3:24 PM - 21 Oct 2013

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Thursday, December 8, 2016
What’s the best way to eat a hot dog?
With relish.
Posted by Tim Wycislak at 4:31 AM

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