Hot Dogs... the essence of America
The other night I was watching a Japamination and realized that in most of them there some how or another have doughnuts. Most of these doughnuts however are not your typical round glazed doughnuts but are in fact white triangles with a black sided thingy. At first I thought they were some sort of Japanese Rice patty but I was none the less mistaken, they are doughnuts. So I began to ponder upon these little white snacks. Why are the Japanese always portraying doughnuts in their animations? My friend Brandon enlightened me that the Japanese believe that the doughnut is a symbol of America. Perhaps in some way it does because we were the ones who invented the doughnut (I think). Had it not been for us, people would have continued dying from eating an uncooked doughy center. Though it is a great tradition and heritage I do not believe that the doughnut is the correct food to making Japaminations americanized.
Hot Dogs my friend are the answer! Hot Dogs! What better food could describe the true essence of America? The hot dog is an american trademark! Yes perhaps it is a counterfeit of the German Brautwerst, but we have developed it into its own entity. Now you may be thinking, "Ok.. this sounds good so far, but could it truly be the best choice?" That is a good question. Do ask!
You: "So how is it that the hot dog is an american icon?"
Me: "I'm glad you asked! You see you must begin with some of the other all American customs and traditions. Baseball for example. Ah yes the all american pasttime! Now when you are sitting in the stadium with thousands of other screaming fans you might find yourself in the mood for something to munch on. Along with an ice cold Coca-Cola, some peanuts, and nachos would you eat a doughnut? Of course not! You'd grab a hot dog, douse it with Mustard and cheer on your favorite player. Secondly, Americans love movies. We find it quite a pleasure to spend some time with friends and loved ones and venture out to catch a flick. But would you really sit in the movie and eat a couple doughnuts? Now way! The sugaryness (is that even a word) would offset your buttery popcorn, clash with a sour pickle, and hinder the pleasure of some chocolatey M&M's! Lastly, I must remind you of the Big Apple, New York, one of America's most famous states. Many times in films and even in life if you walk around the city you will notice venders along the streets. These entrepenuers of business wait at the corners and knowing the lifestyles of most Americans are conveniently available for the busy public. When a hungry american comes to grab a quick meal or a child asks his or her parent for something to eat these venders do not disappoint their customers with doughnuts! No! They sell hot dogs! Therefore with much thought I have concluded that the doughnut is not correct for the americanized japaminations but should in fact be hot dogs!"
The other night I was watching a Japamination and realized that in most of them there some how or another have doughnuts. Most of these doughnuts however are not your typical round glazed doughnuts but are in fact white triangles with a black sided thingy. At first I thought they were some sort of Japanese Rice patty but I was none the less mistaken, they are doughnuts. So I began to ponder upon these little white snacks. Why are the Japanese always portraying doughnuts in their animations? My friend Brandon enlightened me that the Japanese believe that the doughnut is a symbol of America. Perhaps in some way it does because we were the ones who invented the doughnut (I think). Had it not been for us, people would have continued dying from eating an uncooked doughy center. Though it is a great tradition and heritage I do not believe that the doughnut is the correct food to making Japaminations americanized.
Hot Dogs my friend are the answer! Hot Dogs! What better food could describe the true essence of America? The hot dog is an american trademark! Yes perhaps it is a counterfeit of the German Brautwerst, but we have developed it into its own entity. Now you may be thinking, "Ok.. this sounds good so far, but could it truly be the best choice?" That is a good question. Do ask!
You: "So how is it that the hot dog is an american icon?"
Me: "I'm glad you asked! You see you must begin with some of the other all American customs and traditions. Baseball for example. Ah yes the all american pasttime! Now when you are sitting in the stadium with thousands of other screaming fans you might find yourself in the mood for something to munch on. Along with an ice cold Coca-Cola, some peanuts, and nachos would you eat a doughnut? Of course not! You'd grab a hot dog, douse it with Mustard and cheer on your favorite player. Secondly, Americans love movies. We find it quite a pleasure to spend some time with friends and loved ones and venture out to catch a flick. But would you really sit in the movie and eat a couple doughnuts? Now way! The sugaryness (is that even a word) would offset your buttery popcorn, clash with a sour pickle, and hinder the pleasure of some chocolatey M&M's! Lastly, I must remind you of the Big Apple, New York, one of America's most famous states. Many times in films and even in life if you walk around the city you will notice venders along the streets. These entrepenuers of business wait at the corners and knowing the lifestyles of most Americans are conveniently available for the busy public. When a hungry american comes to grab a quick meal or a child asks his or her parent for something to eat these venders do not disappoint their customers with doughnuts! No! They sell hot dogs! Therefore with much thought I have concluded that the doughnut is not correct for the americanized japaminations but should in fact be hot dogs!"
