Hotdogger Blog

Traveling the country this past summer to see how Americans top their Dogs has been quite the adventure. Some like it Chicago style, others go for the simple ketchup and mustard, and still others just like it plain. But June and Mike, the winners of Oscar Mayer’s online contest, top their dog like no other: Taco Style!

This past Labor Day weekend, A-Dog and I traveled to Woodhaven, Michigan, and visited June and Mike at their home with the Wienermobile. We met their family and friends, took a few spins around the neighborhood, and grilled some delicious Jumbo Beef Franks on their brand new top-of-the-line Weber Genesis Grill, which they won as part of their prize.

Franks for the Labor Day weekend memories, June and Mike! CONGRATULATIONS on winning the Wienermobile at your house…you truly top your dogs like we haven’t seen before!

A-Dog Alison and I had the pleasure of visiting the Wisconsin Dells for the Oscar Mayer Sales and Marketing Reunion. These former employees and their families got to enjoy rides in BIG BUN, reminisce about their memories with the company, and create new laughs with their friends. We were thrilled to be a part of their event and a great time was had by all!

Here we are with Kraft North America President Rick Searer.

The Maple Bluff Fire Department was nice enough to give Big Bun a little scrubbing after it got a bit dirty driving all throughout the Midwest! The Fire Chiefs and interns even let A-Dog and I try on their gear, which all together is over 35 pounds! They got a thrill out of our Wienermobile, and we got a thrill out of their job!

One of the best parts of being a Hotdogger is meeting up with other ‘Doggers who are assigned to different regions regions. Recently, Doggone Dave and Lil’ Links Laura made the trek up north to Chicago. Along with the duties of being a Hotdogger, we got a few days off to enjoy the more touristy things, including the Magnificent Mile, and some delicious deep dish pizza.

A-dog Alison and I shared a beautiful sunset with WEENR on Lake Michigan. With neither of us being from the Midwest, we have found sunsets to be one of our favorite things to watch in this part of the country.

WEENR felt tiny next to the World’s Largest Buffalo in Jamestown, North Dakota! With the Buffalo towering over our dog at 26 feet tall and 46 feet long, we think WEENR appreciated feeling like the “little guy” for once! Surrounding the big midwest tourist attraction are beautiful views of the North Dakota countryside.

11-year-old Katie of Fargo, North Dakota, brought us a special visitor. Her one-of-a-kind pet bird arrived on her shoulder, chirping away for over twenty minutes. His orange and red colors fit right in with WEENR. He even enjoyed a hot dog bun!

In West Fargo, North Dakota, 18-year-old Megan, also known to many as Miss West Fargo, stopped by to hang out with us and grill some hot dogs. Megan spent the afternoon selling Oscar Mayer Jumbo Beef Franks, donated by Sunmart, to raise money for a group of teenagers from her local church to travel to Denver, Colorado, for a mission trip. We were honored to have such royalty around!

While in Merrillville, Indiana, WEENER met up with a 1930 Ford Standard Roadster, Model A. Owned by Charles of St. Charles, Illinois, and the “little guy” was in town for the Model A Restorers Club 2009 National Meet in Merrillville. We think WEENER himself should be invited next time:)

WEENR had a taste of Ireland as he visited the beautiful campus of Notre Dame. His tour included the bookstore, the Basilica, famous “Touchdown Jesus,” a drive around the stadium, and dinner at Legends.