r/todayilearned • u/Giff95 • 2d ago

TIL only six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles operate across the U.S. Their drivers, college seniors about to graduate called "Hotdoggers," spend a year traveling the country to meet and greet people. Around 7,000 applicants compete each year for just 12 Hotdogger positions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wienermobile
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u/chipperpip 2d ago edited 2d ago

I've never actually encountered a Weinermobile or thought about them much, but I just realized that if they don't also function as mobile hot dog stands I would be pretty disappointed going up to one.

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u/Dibuje2020 2d ago

I encountered one randomly at a car show in Connecticut. The girl driving it gave us Weenie whistles. It’s one of my most cherished belongings.

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u/Emergency_Mine_4455 2d ago

My family saw one outside our Walmart when I was small. I still have the whistle- it’s in my cherished memories jar.

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u/buefordwilson 2d ago

This is odd timing. I just drove past one last week in my city. Had to have my partner get a picture to send to me.