Let’s put it this way: hotdogs are weird, wonderful, and totally fine. They’re processed foods, sure, but so is cheese and bread. In moderation, they won’t kill you—unless you choke on one, which is a different article.
Next time you bite into a hotdog, think about the mechanical separation, the emulsion, and the sheep intestine casing. Then take another bite, because that’s what real bravery looks like.
Just don’t read the ingredients list while you’re eating. That’s for the ride home.