Jul 3, 2024 - News
Virginia's favorite hot dog
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The question isn't if you'll encounter hot dogs on the Fourth, but what kind.
The big picture: Different U.S. regions have distinct go-to hot dog toppings.
Zoom in: In Virginia, searches for Carolina hot dogs are overrepresented compared to rest of the U.S.
- That's based on Google searches from June 17-24, according to Google Trends' Jenny Lee.
How it's made: A Carolina dog is a traditional hot dog topped with mustard, chili, slaw and onions, according to the founder of Hot Dog University.
- It's also known as West Virginia dog.
- And Virginia, the regular OG one, is the only state in the nation where searches for the style dominate, so perhaps it's time for a name change? Virginia dog, anyone?