Legend of the Viator ‘Hot Dog’
You know how some things take on a life of their own? You never really know how they started or when, but they just evolve and become larger than life…
Welcome to the world of the Viator Hot Dog!
Now we’re not talking about that classic American iconic food (side note: the best ones I have ever had were from Tail o’ the Pup in Hollywood, which is sadly no longer) but a very strange and very weird hand sign. It’s almost become a rite of passage for Viatorians around the world!
Just like Matt Harding and his crazy dance, the ‘hot dog’ has traveled the world, been done by many a strange and colorful character and, of course, has been questioned by everyone! Personally I have had extremely quizzical looks from Homer Simpson, Mickey Mouse and Spiderman. I have assured each and everyone of them (in the 10 seconds you have to get your photo taken) that it is not rude and does not have any underlying satanic meaning, while also trying to explain how to do it! Not an easy task!! Luckily, my request has never been rejected.
So, how do you do the ‘hot dog’? Very simple really. Place your left palm up, slightly cupped. Turn it so it’s pointing to the right. With your right hand, wiggle your fingers vertically across your left palm.
But what of the origin of the ‘hot dog’? Should I spill the beans or perpetuate the legend?
Keep tuned – as more photos surface, we may just tell!! In the meantime check out these different galleries of ‘hot dog’ photos: Hot Dog with theme park characters, Hot Dog domestic, Hot Dog international.
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