The 2025 Atlantic Gift GuideNEWS | 20 November 2025Hot Dog
One might argue that the best gift is the one that is least expected. Something someone would want but never would have thought of themselves. And wanting something is a matter of context as much as anything else. The person who has everything needs no gift—thus the dilemma. The answer: a hot dog. You’re going to think I’m joking, but I am not. I am suggesting that you give your friend or loved one a literal hot dog. A glizzy. A tube steak. A red hot. A Coney. Get one, or make one, ballpark style: wrapped in foil. You can even buy it at a convenience store (but do so right before the moment of delivery). Put it in an insulated bag or even a small cooler, which you could wrap. If you keep it hot, I promise they will eat it right away—a gift for you to behold.
— Ian Bogost, Contributing WriterAuthor: Source
