A taste test

A TASTE TEST
The results
All hot dogs are not created equal, as an informal taste test of several leading brands available at the local grocery store recently revealed. Dogs were boiled and eaten plain and bunless, in as pure and natural a state as possible. Unless otherwise noted, the franks were all-beef. The rankings, in order of preference, follow:
Oscar Mayer Wieners: The surprise winner, this dog far exceeded expectations, given its corporate background and little-kid connotations. This frank had the holy trinity of hot-dog attributes -- juiciness, saltiness and a meaty "bite" -- with a smoky, roasty campfire undertone that evoked a good old-fashioned cookout, despite its having been boiled, not grilled.
Ballpark Franks: Juicy and tasty, with the slightly fatty finish that marks a good hot dog.
Hebrew National Hot Dogs: Good flavor, but overall a disappointment, with a slightly rubbery texture and a bit too much gristle for comfort.
Healthy Choice Hot Dogs (turkey/pork): Decent bite and surprisingly juicy texture, but with an unpleasantly sweet aftertaste.
Sugardale Hot Dogs: Slightly bitter aftertaste and a disturbing pink color reminiscent of a bald man's sunburned pate, especially when compared to the other franks' beachy suntan color.
Source: Scripps Howard News Service