Well, it’s one of us, the guys and gals who drive the Wienermobile, criss-crossing the country, looking for bridges that are high enough to drive under so we don’t get stuck . We thought it was only fair that you get to see the inside of the Wienermobile – including the people driving it. So, that’s why we created this blog. We hope you enjoy reading our stories and experiencing what being a Hotdogger is all about. We appreciate every wave we receive on the road and are thrilled you’re reading and commenting here.
We’ll try to respond if we can… (after all, there’s a lot of ground to cover). – The Hotdoggers
Like Father like daughter!
My dad, Steve Pickles, was just as excited as anybody to see the Wienermobile for the first time, when he visited in Louisiana. He got VIP treatment from the moment of arrival and was picked up by the Wienermobile for his first ride. People often tell me I look like him (but I don’t have a receding hairline). I don’t see it . . .
Chicago, IL- Roberta of the Midwest Dachsund Rescue is a big fan of Hotdogger Blog. She had seen our previous posts about our love of cakes shaped like hot dogs and made these tasty cupcakes just for us! “Franks A Lot” Roberta! The cupcakes were almost too good to eat (almost!).
Baton Rouge, LA: If you’ve read some older entries you’ll know that its no secret how we clean our Wienermobiles. My favorite method by far is to visit a local fire station, and if there are any firemen off duty, they always lend a hand in making the Wienermobile spotless. On this particular day, there were some standout firemen, including a rookie who helped me scrub the buns of our Wienermobile, OH I WISH.
Later on in the day, Johnny Salami and I picked up Mr. Tumey, a reporter who was a pleasure to drive around! He gives a franktastic tour of the inside, and captured great footage of the firemen singing the jingle. Here’s the link to see the clip yourself!
In Seattle, Washington there is a famous bridge in the neighborhood of Fremont. The Aurora bridge is home to a whimsical piece of art: The Fremont Troll! The troll has lived under the bridge since 1990, when he snatched an over-passing VW Beetle from the bridge above him. We were worried we’d be next to fall into his grasp, but it was a friendly encounter and all ended well.
This is no small troll!!
Lunch Lovin’ and A-Dog got a special visit from Cooper, our new and fairly large hot dog-lovin’ friend. Cooper is a Great Dane and was immediately drawn to the Wienermobile although I think he was a little disappointed when he found out that OUR DOG isn’t an actual hot dog! Corny Dog Cooper hails from York, Pennsylvania and is one of our first visitors this summer to get his picture taken with our Jumbo Beef Frank which you can dress up with all your favorite condiments! So come on out and “ketchup” with us all summer and “relish” the opportunity to dress your dog with your favorite fixins.
Needless to say, Oscar Mayer franks are still our favorite!
When traveling the country, anyone is bound to see lots of interesting sights. As Oscar Mayer Hotdoggers, we have the pleasure of seeing all those sights from “shotbun” of the Wienermobile!! Here are a few of the amazing sights I have been able to capture from the best seat in the world!
Though the specifics on this picture’s location are uncertain (the best I can guess is that it is West of the Mississippi), the contents are a classic. Everyone that drives past the Wienermobile on the street or a freeway reacts somehow. Many get out their cameras, bunches wave, we get honks and we get looks of confusion. Can you see who is looking on in this photo? This wiener dog is demonstrating the “confused” look . . .
Or maybe he’s giving us the evil eye because he didn’t win at the Wiener dog races, and we’re bringing back a difficult memory.
If you get the chance to “meat” up with a Wienermobile you know that hotdoggers have “buns” of Wienermobile puns at our disposal. They have been created by past hotdoggers and handed down throughout the years. Some are even suggested by friends who visit us on our “coast-to-coast weenie roast.”
Here are two of my new favorites!
A-Dog Adam: I am 6′ 3″, so my head hits the ceiling of the Wienermobile when I’m giving tours. So I created this pun for myself and others who are tall enough to touch the blue-sky ceiling; “For us the sky really is the limit in the Wienermobile!”
and
While in California and passerby said; “The Wienermobile is “mobile happiness!”"
What are your favorite Wienermobile puns? Do you have any you think we should add to our list?
“Franks” in advance!
The Wienermobile constantly travels coast to coast on the hotdog highways, but what happens when it needs to get across a large body of water? We encountered this problem with WEENR. Not wanting to get our buns soggy, we had to take him on a ferry across Puget Sound!
WEENR waits in line
As is the case with most places we take the Wienermobile, we made quite a scene on the ferry boat! The other passengers were more than happy to share their ride and we were lucky enough to see Seattle from a place we never imagined being with WEENR: from the water!
Seattle from Puget Sound
http://twitpic.com/6x6x56 - Yeah. I'm awesome. I saw the Wienermobile.
http://twitpic.com/6vab6o - @Wienermobile I see you in Cheyenne, WY.
