Why can't I put ketchup on a Chicago hot dog?

Question

It seems most of the answers come down to "ketchup has sugar". But a Chicago dog with the works has sweet relish, which has just as much sugar per serving as ketchup. What's up with that? Why is the sugar from relish okay, but not the sugar from ketchup?

♥Sweetness♥ · Answer

I have to wonder why people are worrying so much about the sugar in ketchup. Y'all out there drinking the whole bottle at one sitting? Put what you want on your dog and live a happy life. The minute you were born you were going to die, so do what you want.

The Devil · Answer

......only when  there's no ketchup

Anonymous · Answer

Who says you can't?  I put whatever I want to on MY food.

denise · Answer

You can put what you like on a hot dog.

? · Answer

If you don't like the way a traditional Chicago hot dog is made, feel free to hold the relish and put whatever you want on it.

Anonymous · Answer

I love hot dogs and I love ketchup, I will put whatever I want on it.  I like bbq sauce on hot dogs also.

Groovy_Unicorn · Answer

I hate sweet relish on them

martin · Answer

Go with the ketchup.  It's just that most people like mustard and relish.  To each his own.

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Why can't I put ketchup on a Chicago hot dog?

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