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Walken in L.A. [Christopher Walken on hot dogs]
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Posted on 10/25/2001 12:26:32 PM PDT by Silly

Do you enjoy eating hot dogs? I hope you won't be put off by my frankness when I tell you that I absolutely love them. In fact, I enjoy no food item more than a freshly-boiled hot dog. Now, I've done a lot of movies, and it's true that I've worked with quite a few celebrities who did not share this opinion. I'm sorry to say that these people have always angered me.

There are two types of people in this world: those who eat hot dogs whenever it is possible to do so, and those who opt to do other things with their free time. Who do the latter think they are kidding? What pastime could be more rewarding than the consumption of hot dogs? I haven't yet found one, and I don't expect to in my lifetime. Unlike other foods, hot dogs can be eaten at any time, in any place, and it is not necessary to cook them. Now, I ask you: Why not eat hot dogs? They are delicious.

I carry a bag of hot dogs with me wherever I go. I eat them from the bag whenever I get the urge, regardless of the circumstances. When I make a movie, my hot dogs are my co-stars. If, in the middle of a scene, I decide I want to consume a hot dog, I do so. I waste the director's time and thousands of dollars in film stock, but in the end, it is all worth it, because I enjoy eating hot dogs more than I enjoy acting. This bothers some people. I was supposed to portray Batman, but when Tim Burton learned of my hot dog cravings, he asked Michael Keaton to wear the cape. To this day, I am peeved about this.

When we filmed The Dead Zone, I ate over 800 hot dogs a day. It was necessary. My character needed to come across as intense as possible, and I found the inspiration for that intensity in my intense love for hot dogs. The director, David Cronenberg, said that he would never work with me again. I kept eating hot dogs when the cameras were rolling, and that seemed to bother him. I say [expletive deleted] him. He doesn't even like hot dogs.

I would like to end by emphasizing once again that I really like to eat hot dogs. If any of you people disagree, I loathe you. I despise you. Not only that, but I also despise all your loved ones. I want to see them torn to pieces by wild dogs. If I ever meet you in person, I'll smash your brains in with a [expletive deleted] bat. Then we'll see who doesn't like hot dogs.

Next week: My thoughts on Woody Allen, hot dog hater and [expletive deleted] director.


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To: That Poppins Woman

21 posted on 10/25/2001 12:46:52 PM PDT by Silly
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To: Silly
According to the amount of hot dogs he has consumed, he should not need embalming when the time comes.
22 posted on 10/25/2001 12:47:41 PM PDT by lululuvsamerica
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To: RANGERAIRBORNE
(Can you say "Nasal Mucous Membrane"?? I knew you could!)

Hot dog connoisseurs prefer the term "Snoutwurst".

23 posted on 10/25/2001 12:50:23 PM PDT by KarlInOhio
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To: Silly
I love hot dogs....

my favorites are "Sabrette" (not available in cowtown)

and "Nathens" (available in supermarkets)

I don't think I could eat 800 a day, but I'm no Chris Walken

I also love cheese

24 posted on 10/25/2001 12:50:43 PM PDT by WhiteGuy
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To: WhiteGuy; Yehuda
Nathen's are popular here on the east coast at ritzy parties, where they need to feed the kids as well. You can rent a little Nathen's street-vending cart-type-deal, and serve hot dogs out of it. (Am I crazy, or are Nathen's hot dogs kosher?>
25 posted on 10/25/2001 12:52:54 PM PDT by Silly
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To: Silly
Haha. Yeah...Weapon of Choice is such a cool video. I downloaded it the minute I saw it on MTV. Also, you can guarantee an episode of SNL is going to be great if Christopher Walken is hosting.
26 posted on 10/25/2001 12:52:55 PM PDT by DallasJ7
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To: mlo; Silly
But I like cheese.

I like Hot Dogs and Cheese........
And Cheeseburgers......
and Beer......
And Wine sometimes...(with Cheese & Hot Dogs)...
And Coca Cola, and Pepsi Cola and Dr Pepper and More hot dogs...
And more cheese...
And Onions.... (can't forget Onions, YUM!)

So There!
27 posted on 10/25/2001 12:53:13 PM PDT by Fiddlstix
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To: mlo
What's wrong with you cheese people? Haven't you ever tried the cheese hot dogs?

YUMMY!
29 posted on 10/25/2001 12:57:44 PM PDT by balrog666
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To: balrog666
Cheese hot dogs are the best, as long as they are the all-beef variety.
30 posted on 10/25/2001 1:01:42 PM PDT by Silly
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To: VOA
I loved The Dead Zone...great film.

If you haven't read the book, do. It really puts the film to shame.

31 posted on 10/25/2001 1:02:12 PM PDT by TomServo
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To: Silly
First, yes, this really was written by Chris Walken.

And do you believe the column, "I'm an Angel Now" (or something like that) written by Jon Benet Ramsey was really written by her?

32 posted on 10/25/2001 1:04:59 PM PDT by TomServo
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To: Silly
Let's not forget the classic "Red Hot Mamas" found at fine convenience stores everywhere -- you know, the soft fleshy things in a plastic sleeve full of acidic juice.

A glance at the ingredients list reveals a fascinating item -- 'Beef Lips'.

Okay, fair enough, but the next item on the list is 'Other Beef Byproducts'.

Now ask yourself what sort of beef parts you'd be reluctant to name after cheerfully admitting you tossed beef lips into that big blender.

Still, cut into little flat discs and tastefully arranged, the Red Hot Mamas do make excellent party favors...

33 posted on 10/25/2001 1:05:47 PM PDT by Interesting Times
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To: TomServo
It wasn't? She claimed it was when she visited me in my dreams...
34 posted on 10/25/2001 1:06:45 PM PDT by Silly
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To: Silly
lol...
35 posted on 10/25/2001 1:08:19 PM PDT by TomServo
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To: Interesting Times
I actually like Vienna sausages, and eat them out of the can. Yum! When I'm in the mood to get "fancy" I wrap them in crescent rolls (also out of the can) and bake them.
36 posted on 10/25/2001 1:08:24 PM PDT by Silly
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To: Silly
Nathens are actually a better value here in cowtown than most of the crappy national brands, and they're natural

Sabrettes are the best, but I can only get them (at consumer friendly prices) when we travel to NY

Cheese on dogs rock, and nothing beats the street vendor onions YUM

37 posted on 10/25/2001 1:09:39 PM PDT by WhiteGuy
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To: Silly
Vienna sausages....AKA Hillbilly hotdogs.

My hole family is from the south,(I was born and raised in Cincy though), and we would go down and visit my grand parents. Ate a lot of Vienna sausages down there.

Not dissing the south. It's my heritage.

38 posted on 10/25/2001 1:13:59 PM PDT by FrankOwens
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To: FrankOwens
I've never heard them called Hillbilly Hotdogs. That's pretty funny. They really are great eating, and I don't think I could ever get sick of them. Heck, if there were a cookbook devoted to them, I might consider buying it.
39 posted on 10/25/2001 1:16:58 PM PDT by Silly
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To: Silly
Walken is the greatest. When it comes to hot dogs, he even has Cutris Sliwa beat. BTW..there ain't nuttin like a New York dirty water hot dog.
40 posted on 10/25/2001 1:17:11 PM PDT by ThePoetsRaven
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