- It's Memorial Day Weekend in the US, which for many marks the beginning of summer — and perhaps more importantly — cookout season.
- The Washington Post suggested that people add hot dog-shaped carrots to their barbecue lineup this year.
- It did not go over well on Twitter.
It's Memorial Day Weekend in the US, which for many marks the beginning of summer — and perhaps more importantly — cookout season.
Across the country, people will be revving up their barbecues to grill up burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based meat substitutes for those who are so inclined.
And if you're struggling to find a main course vegetarian option that doesn't taste like shoe-flavored soy, please, let the Washington Post suggest, uh, grilled hot dog-shaped carrots.
The most unexpected (and welcome) guest at your next cookout: Carrot dogs https://t.co/PQryRev9gs
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 25, 2018
The newspaper didn't exactly win people over with its recipe suggestion.
Imagine biting into a hot dog on MDW and it turns out it's actually a carrot... I'd murder everybody https://t.co/NHpRmhQB1t
— Bottlegate (@Bottlegate) May 25, 2018
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) May 25, 2018
You bring this to my house and I'm beating you with said carrot dogs https://t.co/sEe0WdlqW4
— Bobby Reagan (@BarstoolReags) May 25, 2018
Memo to the white woman in Oakland who called the police on black people BBQ’ing: This is who you call the police on.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 25, 2018
You show up with some carrot dogs to my cookout and I’m reporting you to Homeland Security. https://t.co/4SR6g5PfeV
If any of you ever bring a carrot dog to a BBQ I’m at you will be asked to kindly leave. https://t.co/PbnYpX4Dx9
— Jesse Finver (@JFinverNews12) May 25, 2018
carrot dogs and raisins in the potato salad smh https://t.co/Qln8HtRP4L
— Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) May 25, 2018
Absolutely not. Do not come to my cookout with carrot dogs. https://t.co/aSN1WrLdiy
— Guy Cecil (@guycecil) May 25, 2018
Some feel gaslit by the very concept.
Can you imagine biting into this thinking it’s a hotdog and it’s just like crunch 🤣 pic.twitter.com/QFMf67fMmV
— Linda T. (@homeicreate) May 25, 2018
This is why ppl have trust issues. pic.twitter.com/uKCry5nLn5
— Grits N Gravy 🤙🏿 (@BeemerSin86) May 25, 2018
But more than a few people said they could get behind the veggie option.
See I feel people are misrepresenting this. The carrot dog is so those that don't eat meat can join in the bbq. I don't think anybody expects meat eaters to eat carrot dogs. They are good though, I was skeptical at first but turns out vinegar & spices make everything delicious.
— Jonathan Ⓥ (@jbeachbum30) May 25, 2018
Y tho? I don’t get why so many people are so vehemently opposed to meat alternatives. No one is forcing YOU to eat the carrot dog 🤷🏻♀️
— Brittany (@bertisagirl) May 25, 2018
I could get down with a carrot dog, dawg! 🤤 https://t.co/Bq2AUN0cqN
— ✌🏼 (@LizzyNotLizard) May 25, 2018
Others just want their carrots on the side, not sandwiched inside a bun.
Probably, honestly I just don’t want roasted carrots on a bun pretending it’s a hot dog. I’d rather just eat the carrot on the side. pic.twitter.com/SMNKFeYwVO
— Linda T. (@homeicreate) May 25, 2018
Carrots as a side are acceptable, NOT on a hot dog.
— WH Revolving Door (@DiDiRNB) May 25, 2018
Carrot dogs have transcended into the league of much-hated, viral foods.
I'm going to throw a cookout with carrot dogs, guacamole & peas, and Brooklyn BBQ, then toss everybody who shows up into a dungeon
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) May 25, 2018
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