Maverick HC-01 Hero Electric Hot-Dog Steamer
Bravery, courage, nobility–those are some qualities used to define a hero. There may be confusion about whether the Hero Electric Hot Dog Steamer, by Maverick, is a hero in the Greek mythological sense or a hero like a chicken parmigiano hero sandwich. This depends on whether your hunger for hot dogs is a call for altruism. To my knowledge the hot dog has never been confused with a hero sandwich, so the assumption is the Hot Dog Hero is Herculean in its performance and utility. It’s also safe to assume the Hot Dog Hero is the successor in the great continuum of heroes from Achilles to Rambo to Sully Sullenberger.
The Hot Dog Hero is a plastic dog-shaped hot dog steamer that can cook up to 6 hot dogs in 9 minutes. If you don’t have 9 minutes, don’t worry. It cooks 4 hot dogs in just 7 minutes. That’s a dog a minute drop off, but sometimes there’s a big difference between 7 and 9 minutes that 2 dogs won’t rectify. The Hot Dog Hero has an auto shutoff if you’re the type that leaves the iron plugged in. It even barks like a real dog to remind you when your hot dogs are ready. Dishwasher cleaning is safe and easy.
The visual pun of the Hot Dog Hero is cute if accuracy is unimportant. Obviously a hot dog is not a real dog–any confusion is dispelled by a rudimentary understanding of the source animal. This Hot Dog Hero could be confused with a rabbit or even a turtle because of its small legs, its exaggerated lower extremity, and its Spartan doggie detail. Most curious is the dog’s smile. This dog not only possesses the capacity to steam pig tubes in its tummy, but is unequivocally thrilled to do so, and in a timely manner.
What the Hot Dog Hero lacks in species authenticy, it more than makes up for in kitchen functionality. It’s meant to sit on a countertop, which a true plastic four-legged animal may have a hard time with over the long haul. Don’t worry about this hero spilling. The oversized stomach not only provides stability, but it’s where the dogs get steamed. A thin, agile Italian greyhound would certainly not be able to steam 6 dogs in 9 minutes. But if you’re having difficulty with the aesthetic plausibility of the Hot Dog Hero, you probably aren’t eating hot dogs in the first place.
Let’s get to the heart of the matter. How do these hot dogs taste? Well, if you trust a dirty water dog as much as you trust Bernie Madoff with your stock portfolio, the Hot Dog Hero saves the day. It’s a good, inexpensive choice that will deliver the quality you deserve and save you valuable time. Kids will love it because it’s fun. I recommend the Hero Hot Dog to anyone with a taste for swine and camp. Just no ketchup please.
The Maverick Hero Electric Hot Dog Steamer can be purchased at Digital Foto Club.
