Seriously. How could anyone think this looks attractive enough to stick in your mouth?
I snapped this prized winning pic the other day while out running errands. The country is littered with these hot dog stands. They are in supermarkets, malls, gas stations, street corners, and pedestrian shopping streets. I just can’t believe someone in their marketing/advertising department had these photos taken, laid out this ad and then with certainty said, “Yup. It’s perfect Sven!! Let’s print up some posters straight away – they’ll be drooling over these puppies!”
In Sweden, they serve hot dogs as you see them here – shoved into this hollowed out tube shaped bun – but they also have this crazy concoction called the “Half-Special’“. (I haven’t actually slipped this masterpiece into my grill – but have seen it on the menus while walking by these joints).
The “Half-Special” is a grilled sausage way-too-long-for-the-bread slapped on an American style bun, with a scoop of mashed potatoes plunked on top. (Yup, you heard me right – mashed potatoes). For the “Full-Special”, you’ll receive two franks, a generous spoonful of spuds, a handful of shrimp salad, and occasionally it’ll be topped off with a just a wee bit of some cucumber mix. (I’m sorry for not having a picture of this heinous dish loveliness – you’ll just have to use your imagination).
I’m all for trying different types of food, have a very diverse palate, and usually jump in with both feet, ready to nibble on new dishes – so I guess I can’t say I’ll never try it……but I can’t say I really want to either.
My apologies to Sweden here – but am I the only one who thinks this sounds totally nasty?
That’s what she said!!!
That’s what she said
I had comments but i thought better of it. Fattie might not like them. Interesting post dishy.
OK – 2 things I just learned from Fattie:
So, it’s very possible I can’t
blamecredit the Swedes for this monstrosity after-all…..Next time, I’ll do a little more research before popping off! But they still get the nod for the “half & full special”. Yuk.@GI & BA – do you guys know each other or what? 😉
Must. Resist. Making. Innuendo.
I’m not a fan of the Swedish hot dog either.
They’re usually boiled or grilled on those rolly things you see at 7-11 (appropriately nicknamed “1000 milers”) They’re also quite pathetic in terms of being able to fulfill a hunger. You eat one of these and you’re in limbo ’cause you’re full enough to not be starving but not full enough to call it a meal.
Give me a good ol’ city/street dog any day!
I’m going to have to agree with fattie on this one. At least, it doesn’t look like a far cry from the “hot-dogs” (pronounced ôte-dôg) I see around Paris, especially in the touristy areas. They are usually smothered in cheese, not unlike a croque-monsieur. I always took it to be the French interpretation of what American tourists want to eat. Never seen one covered in mashed potato, shrimp, and cucumenr, though. Anyone who’s into things like that, though, would do well to look into poutine.
Went to seoul this weekend and I found a spot that sells those hotdogs wrapped in french fries. It was even more terrifying in person. I didn’t try it because I want to live past 25, but it truly is one of those rare foods that dares you to it. I’ll get a picture next time.
Ok – CC – I had to glance at wikipedia for that one. I’ve never heard of poutine. Once I figured out what is is – well, it sounds – well, interesting.
S or S – Luv it. I just wonder how the french fries get melded onto (and stay) on the dog….Some type of corn doggish batter, huh? Almost makes me wanna try it…… Almost.
Hope you had fun in Seoul!
For those curious types, here are a couple good photos of this masterpiece we’re chatting about: http://www.lastappetite.com/french-fry-coated-hotdog/
hilarious! can’t say they look appetizing though!
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Hey! I’ve had the “full special”… in Swedish, it’s called Tunnbrödsrulle. Had several while I was there on vacation a few years ago.
I know it sounds nasty, but let me tell you… it’s AWESOME!!!
The regular hot dogs with veetlerk (onion) sauce are amazing, too!