The Los Angeles Times (July 4)
2013/ 07/ 05 by jd in Global News
“Home of the free, land of the hot dog.” America celebrates its birthday today and, amid picnics and other celebrations, will eat 150 million hot dogs which have come to be seen as the prototypical American food. “As food, hot dogs are a symbol and means of social integration. Eating one with fellow enthusiasts from all walks of life is an act of community solidarity, especially at a ballpark with fellow fans. And it is part of the lovely myth of social equality that Americans hold dear.”
Tags: Celebration, Equality, Food, Hot dogs, Integration, Solidarity, U.S.
