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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest The competitors stand on a raised platform behind a long table with drinks and Nathan's Famous hot dogs in buns. Most contestants have water on hand, but other kinds of drinks can and have been used. Condiments are allowed, but usually are not used. The hot dogs are allowed to cool slightly after grilling to prevent possible mouth burns. The contestant that consumes (and keeps down) the most hot dogs and buns (HDB) in ten minutes is declared the winner. The length of the contest has changed over the years, previously 12 minutes, and in some years, only three and a half minutes; since 2008, 10 minutes.
Hot dog variations In Australia, the term "hot dog" refers to the combination of frankfurter and bun, generally with condiments such as ketchup and mustard, but sometimes served with additional toppings such as fried onion or shredded cheese. Artificial cased frankfurters are the most widely available while skinless types are sometimes sold as "American style". Smaller cocktail sized frankfurters are also common.[81] One variation is the Dagwood Dog which consists of a frankfurt on a stick covered in either wheat-based or corn-based batters, deep fried and dipped in ketchup. It is also known as a Pluto Pup or Dippy Dog, depending on the region. A battered sav is a saveloy deep fried in the same wheat flour based batter that is used for fish and chips.[82][83][84] The use of hot dog can interchangeably refer to the sausage sandwich,[85] replacing the traditional hot dog bun normally with plain, white bread, and commonly using an all-beef sausage instead of a frankfurter. These are commonly available as a community fundraiser at popular hardware stores,[86] election polling stations[87] (colloquially known as Democracy snags), and school fetes.[88]