ketchup or catsup

I don't say it with an "s" so why would I spell it that way? "ketchup" all the way. And NEVER on a hot dog!
 
Webster's gives preference to ketchup. (if you look up "catsup," it says "variation of ketchup." If you look up ketchup, you get a definition.
 
It depends on your local convention. I grew up with 'catsup.' And I call every carbonated beverage a "Coke." But only sick, twisted perverts say 'ketchup.'
 
catsup.

keep it simple. only hillbillies and wannabe cowboys say 'ketchup' and "ah'm kuhmmmin' ".
 
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my habitual leaning was always towards ketchup, but felt a dash of pity for catsup. or not necessarily pity. Just seemed like someone made up catsup to compete with ketchup, but catsup had no chance. Maybe use both? Ketchup in one paragraph and catsup in another paragraph.
 
No ketchup on hot-dogs. I use mustard only and to me, using ketchup is a mortal sin. For more on this particular topic see the Dirty Harry character in the movie Sudden Impact ...

As far as spelling goes, I just looked in my refrigerator and Heinz spells it ketchup. For other countries YMMV.
 
Oh, I'm all for a hot dog free-for-all. In this part of the south, we serve hot dogs with ketchup (sorry, catsup) and mustard, with slaw and chili and onions, with mustard and relish and onions, and I've seen them offered with sauerkraut :eek:.

On brats, no way! On eggs, perish the thought. Ketchup belongs on fries and burgers, and an occasional hot dog.
 
generic or name brand? :D

And if you're standing there looking at two bottles and debating the intricacies of the situation keep an eye out for the men in the white jackets. It's a well known fact that this debate causes sanity issues. :eek:
 
BUXXOM

Where are you, in the South Bronx?

The law in every Southern state is hot dogs may be served with mustard & relish OR chilli & onions, and no other way. Use of any other condiment is a 3rd degree felony.
 
BUXXOM

Where are you, in the South Bronx?

The law in every Southern state is hot dogs may be served with mustard & relish OR chilli & onions, and no other way. Use of any other condiment is a 3rd degree felony.

Now that's a story.

"Hey what're you in for?"

"Condiment crime."
 
My nieces presented me with a gallon jar of Heinz Tomato Ketchup as a wedding present.

I think it was a criticism of my cooking, not my bride's.

Og
 
Ketchup, not catsup

I love the stuff!!

The more the better!!!

Ketchup is the word.

Catsup is ridiculous.
 
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