tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56824242012-02-11T02:54:56.106-05:00From Philadelphia to Los Angeles, two men are going to eat like there's no tomorrow...Jasonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682424.post-1095467500101846892004-09-17T20:25:00.000-04:002004-09-17T20:32:34.743-04:00

HDT 2004 has officially been over for about a month now and this site will cease to be updated in the forseeable future. Everything will still stay here though so you can relive the wonder that was, and still is, Hot Dog Tour 2004. We have to thank the fans, without your support and 7000+ hits to our website, we'd never have downed one dog. While Hot Dog Tour is officially over, the Bone &

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Enough BS, here's links to all of the pictures from Hot Dog Tour 2004 and the 1st Annual Tour VS. Spot Dog-Off. There will probably be more later, plus video, once Dell fixes the servers at HDTHQ. Pictures from The Bone's Camera Pictures from Mr. Mirabello's Camera 1st Annual Tour VS. Spot Dog-Off

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DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO POST ANYTHING THE PAST FEW DAYS. DON'T WORRY- WE'RE STILL HERE, LARGER AND IN CHARGE- PICTURES AND VIDEO COMING SOON...

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TECHINICAL DIFFICULTIES HAVE PREVENTED THE TOUR FROM POSTING ANY PICTURES OR VIDEO FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS. REST ASSURED- THEY ARE STILL COMING. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE...

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Oklahoma City, OK (AP)- The infamous "Cattlemen's" steak joint in "The OC" gave The Bone "the juiciest" steak he's ever had.Located in the outskirts of the city, the landmark restaurant claims to have the best beef of the midwest. This bold claim made it only natural for HDT to pay the place a visit and be the final say in its bovine claims. "Some people think all steaks are made equal, but then

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Kansas City, MO (AP)- After making the 8 hour trek south, Bone and Mirabello were shocked,awed, sauced, and spiced by Arthur Bryant's BBQ- perhaps some of the best food this country has to offer.The sleepy midwest town was abruptly awakened later yesterday afternoon by HDT plowing through to the infamous BBQ mecca: Arthur Bryant's. The menu, as well as the appearance from outside, was modest

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ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: 8/11, 1:00PM ORIGINAL O'S DOGS BITE BACK Cleveland, OHIO (AP) – With just over 400 miles until Chicago, Bone and Mirabello left Pittsburgh with dogs under their belts and smiles on their faces. Rolling into the nutmeg state with empty stomachs, Hot Dog Tour wasted no time in making their way to "The Original Hot Dog Shop" located next to the University of Pittsburgh

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Chicaigo, ILLINOIS (AP)- While rain, sleet, or snow can't stop HDT, technical difficulties can.Official word from the Tour's camp promises that the candidates have had no problems with transportation, but there have been mishaps in the process of updating the official website."We have some really great pictures we'd love to show everyone. The pizza in Chicago is something that should not, under

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Somewhere on the Ohio Turnpike (MSNBC)- It's official, "The Original O's" in Pittsburgh was a UGE success.The two HDT'ers are extremely pleased with their Western Pennsylvania performance.Full story and pictures will follow shortly.Hot Dog Tour is currently plowing through the 'land of milk and honey': Ohio. Story developing...

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Hot Dog Tour Kicks Off Tomorrow Philadelphia, PA (CNN) – Anticipation for the Hot Dog Tour (HDT) this year truly has been exceptional. Never before have we seen this kind of excitement surrounding the Tour, especially since this is the first one. And the buzz certainly is reverberating inside HDT campaign headquarters, nestled deep in the heart of Philadelphia. Mirabello is on record as saying,

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48 HOURS TO GO, HDT REVEALS TWO MORE LOCATIONS Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA (AP) - With only two days to go until the cross-country leg of Hot Dog Tour 2004, the two candidates have released two more locations: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria and Portillo's Hot Dogs, both residing in Chicago. "Well felt it our duty to roll through 'The Land of the Midnight Sun' and sample some of the best food its got to

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Hot Dog Tour Accepts Dogoff Challenge . Haverford, PA (CNN) – During the evening hours of August 5th, the Hot Dog Tour officially accepted the Dogoff challenge issued by the Hot Dog Spot. The Tour and The Spot will square off against each other and go dog for dog until one side drops. The fascist Spot has demanded that the Dogoff go down at The Stand in Encino, CA on a dollar dog Monday night.

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Hollywood, CALIFORNIA (AP)- Today is the world premiere of the trailer for the highly anticipated cross-country portion of Hot Dog Tour 2004.Rumors are already circulating that this trailer is not solely to promote the tour itself, but perhaps also of a major Hollywood production documenting the tour.And now, the trailer for Hot Dog Tour 2004:THE TRAILER

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Doghouse Election Corrupted Washington, DC (Fox) - In the early morning hours on Monday, August 2nd, the Doghouse Election ballot was removed from the Hot Dog Tour website. Central Intelligence is placing unfair voting practices by the Hot Dog Spot at the crux of the matter. "It has come to our attention," said a CIA operative speaking under condition of anonymity, "that members of the Hot Dog

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HDT TRAILER TO IMPACT INTERNET WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4TH Internet Super Highway (AP) - An official statement from Bone and Mirabello announces premiere of trailer this Wednesday. "We wanted to give the fans a taste of what's to come," said The Bone in a press release stating the release of his cinema-like trailer for the main leg of Hot Dog Tour 2004. Details on the trailer are slim, it is being

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The Bone Speaks: "It's More Than Just Dogs!" Glen Mills, PENNSYLVANIA (AP) - HDT candidate The Bone recently held a press conference to squash criticism regarding his lack of passion for hot dogs. Early this morning Jason "The Bone" Eskin conducted a short press conference in which he made clear that the main leg of HDT2004 is about more than hot dogs. "I love dogs, but I've got a passion that

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Rumors Suggest Hot Dog Tour Will Release Theatrical Trailer Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA (AP) - Sources from close within the HDT campaign team are saying that a theatrical-style trailer for the main leg of HDT2004 will be released in the next few days. With a recent lull in activity from the HDT camp, the rumor of a full blown theatrical trailer is good news for fans and supporters. Not much is

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TOUR OFFICIALS HAVE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED "ARTHUR BRYANT'S BBQ" AS TOUR STOP   Undisclosed Location (AP) - Officials for Hot Dog Tour 2004 have announced a second location on the tour route: "Arthur Bryant's BBQ." According to campaign officials, the two candidates insisted on the stop for the southern favorite.  In a press release, The Bone said "This place is hailed as one of the best BBQ

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Hot Dog Tour Reveals First Location: "The Original Hot Dog Shop"   Undisclosed Location (AP) - Under direct authorization from the candidates themselves, a spokesman for Hot Dog Tour 2004 has revealed one of many locations along The Tour route, "The Original Hot Dog Shop" in Pittsburgh, PA. "For us, it was one of the easiest decisions to hit this joint up- it called to us, so naturally, we

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Hot Dog Tour Announces Official Date and Reveals Route Details Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA (AP) -  August 11th has been announced as the official kick-off date of the main leg of "Hot Dog Tour 2004." Beginning on Wednesday, August 11th, and ending on Tuesday, August 17th, Hot Dog Tour's main leg will be six days of dog eating, driving, and then some more dog eating.  In addition to the

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CIA and NFL Give Security Clearance to Never-Before-Seen Photos From NYC   Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia Inquirer) - Hot Dog Tour 2004 has just made public previously unreleased photos from the recent New York City excursion. A spokesman from The Tour said "We wanted the public to see these pictures, but we had to clear it with the appropriate authorities first- this is some heavy

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In a Rare Interview, Jason "The Bone Eskin" Reveals the "Guy Behind the Guy" GLEN MILLS, Pennsylvania (AP) - "I'm just like any other dude, just a lot better... at a lot of things," says a modest Jason Eskin in a rare interview granted to an Associated Press journalist.   His love of food is uncanny, he's always out to find "The Best..." of anything.  This summer, he's putting it all on the line

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The Big Apple Doesn't Dissapoint: A Papaya King and John's Pizzera Pictorial With Eskin's Thoughts on the Trip Mirabello squeezes through the tight confines of New York's subway terminalBefore we even made it to our target locale, we spotted a "Nathan's" franchise, so naturally...A couple "Nathan's" dogs as an appetizer to the infamous "Papaya King"- these things were devoured in seconds.Using

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July 20, 2004: A date which will live in infamy   Washington, DC - Just yesterday, the tyrannical leaders of the Hot Dog Spot Communist Bloc ("The Spot") convened at their headquarters to reap the fruits of others' labor by insisting they only be charged one dollar per frank (http://hotdogspot.blogspot.com/2004/07/rumble-in-dog-town.html).  During the ensuing discussion, the Spot decided it

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Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA (AP) - While Hot Dog Tour 2004 has officially begun with the NYC trip, the main leg of the tour across the country has been set in stone for an August 11th start.   In an eagerly anticipated press conference, with both Eskin and Mirabello present, they announced that they will be setting out in the early hours of Wednesday, August 11th.  Their trip will take them from

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Trenton, NEW JERSEY (AP)- Eskin and Mirabello have returned from campaigning in Bean Town and are "ready to take on any frankfurter that appears to stand out from the rest," said Mirabello. At press time, the only information known about the trip is as follows: -The soobway is insane -Papaya King was impressive -John's Pizzeria is a must if visiting NYC -There was some controversy that

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John's Pizzeria, NYC (AP)- "This pizza- I'm speechless- it's just that good- the perfect chaser to a perfect dog," said Eskin after finishing his last slice. After a long walk from the subway to the small Italian eatery, the two HDT candidates ordered a whole plain pie and gobbled it up like they were little tikes. According to their spokesman, a full review and photos will be available in the

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The Soobway, NYC (AP)- Rumors are abound that controversy has hit the early stages of HDT2004. The only information known at this time is that there has indeed been a serious error made involving the planning and development of the NYC excursion sending the trip into chaos.Story developing...

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Papaya King, NYC (AP)- After devouring four dogs, the Bone-Mirabello ticket has concluded that Papaya King's dogs are "tastier than the average dog, and yeah, tastier than filet mignon." While the candidates would divulge their brief opinion of the dogs, they would release no other information regarding their visit.   Why the secrecy?   According to a campaign spokesman, more details will be

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The Soobway, NYC (AP)- After riding the NYC soobway for the first time, The Bone has concluded that "It smells, it's hot, and it's f'ing crazy. But I love it, it gets me where I need to go... to the dogs."The Bone-Mirabello ticket have already begun preliminary planning to build the city's first ever "Dogway," a subway made that only stops at the Big Apple's finest hot doggeries.Story developing.

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New York City, NEW YORK (AP)- The 2004 Hot Dog Tour candidates were warmly welcomed in New York City just moments ago.Stepping foot on dry land, Mirabello ran right for the subway shouting "No time to waste, where the hell are the dogs,"- analysts agree, he's not wasting any time. The press will have to be quick on their toes to catch the candidates, as they will be dashing first to Papaya King

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276 East (AP)- Heavy rain threatens The Bone and Mr. Mirabello on their landmark trip to The Big Apple.Departing early Sunday morning, the Bone-Mirabello ticket said "What's that saying? Neither rain, nor sleet, nor microwaved dogs can get in our way." With those words, the motorcade left and the two were on their way.Check back to the Hot Dog Tour website for round' the clock updates on the NYC

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Bone and Mirabello Take it Back to the Big Apple PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AP) - In light of recent events, The Bone and Mirabello have decided to go to New York City tomorrow and discuss their competition... over some dogs, of course.  The two "Friars of Franks" will be sampling a dog that claims to be "tastier than filet mignon." The dog will come from none other than "Papaya King". The

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Hot Dog Tour Faces Toughest Foe: Hot Dog Spot Los Angeles, CA - The newly founded Hot Dog Tour ("The Tour" - http://hotdogtour.blogspot.com/) may not receive the government funding it expected due to competition in the industry. After the announcement of the Tour, George W. Bush appropriated $50 to the cause. Now, sadly, that money may not be guaranteed. A force calling itself the Hot Dog

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Paul Mirabello Rounds Out "Hot Dog Tour 2004"   Haverford, PA (CNN)– In a stunning turn of events Paul Mirabello of Haverford, PA announces he will join Jason “Le Bone” Eskin on his cross country journey in search of the nation’s finest. “The finest what?” you may ask. The finest weather? The finest scenery? I think not. Mirabello and Eskin have other motives. Frankly, for them, it’s all about

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It's Unanimous: "It's a Good Dog" NEW YORK CITY, New York (AP) Nathan's Famous FranksPaul's 1st round consists of a plain dog and a chili cheese onePaul's first bite, it's a hearty one- he's an ambitious guyThe Bone mixes it up by going south of the border with a salsa and cheese dog, accompanied by a plain oneIt's plain to see- Bone loves itPaul makes a little bit of a mess, but it's for the

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Bone Says "It's time for... THE Tour" GLEN MILLS, Pennsylvania (AP) - Jason "The Bone" Eskin has announced he will conduct the nation's first ever Hot Dog Tour. Appropriately, he's calling the tour "Hot Dog Tour 2004" or "HDT2004" for short. At a press conference early this morning, in the backwoods of Delaware County, Jason "The Bone" Eskin wasted no time and opened the conference with "I

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