I thought it would be interesting to find out more about this hot dog on wheels.
The first Weinermobile was created in 1936, was 13 feet long and cost $5000 to make. The current Weinermobile is nearly 30 feet long (about the length of 55 hotdogs). The horn plays the Oscar Mayer jingle. Since 2008 there has also been a Mini Weinermobile that is built on the chassis of a Mini Cooper car. I have only ever seen the large Weinermobile.
For more information about the evolution of this cultural icon over the last 7 decades look here: http://brands.kraftfoods.com/oscarmayer/omm_wienermobile.htm
Very funny post, Jed! But, did you ever consider what it might be like to actually drive the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile? For a hilarious peek giant mobile weiner with a PA system, check out this article written by journalist Dave Barry:
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What I meant to type was: for a hilarious peek "inside a" giant mobile weiner...
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome article Lori, I especially like when he went to the used car lot and the salesman was so determined to make a sale.
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