response: I know that they were originally imported from Germany and then became popular in the US.
history: Look, hotdogs are my favourite! Oh, how nice! They're also called frankfurters. Do you like yours grilled or steamed? Grilled! I also like them steamed, though. Do you also like variations on hot dogs, like corn dogs or pigs in a blanket? Yes, I do! Hey, do you know where the hot dog originated?
knowledge: This type of sausage was culturally imported from Germany and popularized in the United States, where it became a working-class street food sold at hot dog stands and carts.