I think a hot dog is a sandwich

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i think the more difficult question is what category do chili dogs fall into

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messy sandwich
like a sloppy joe

i think it depends more on the amount and the consistency of the chili

i've seen some chili dogs that looks like a bread bowl gone wrong

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no its a calzone

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stromboli is rolled
calzone is not

also stromboli =/= sandwich
unless we're going to call wraps sandwiches

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exactly
if stomboli and calzones are sandwiches
then so are egg rolls and crab rangoon

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i thought stromboli is usually served in slices

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probably just the outer coating
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