Dr. Richard wrote:
Is a hot dog actually a sandwich?
To answer this question, we first need to establish a base line on what a sandwich actually is! According to Wikipedia, a sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein two or more pieces of bread serve as a container or wrapper for another food type.
Obviously, a hotdog does not fit this description, as it is typically served by putting the actual sausage into one partially cut piece of bread. Beleive me, I am an expert when it comes to hot dogs...