Hot dog lovers, get ready! The classic debate: is a hot dog just a sandwich? Supporters say it checks every box—meat or filling between two bread parts—so by definition, it is a sandwich. They argue that narrowing 'sandwich' to sliced bread is too restrictive. Opponents fire back: a hot dog has its own identity—crescent bun, street‑food style, specific toppings and eating habits. It's a different experience altogether and deserves its own class. Whether you categorize it based on structure or culture, the question sparks fun arguments about food definitions, tradition, and identity. So—sandwich, or its own delicious thing?