Why do hotdogs come in packs of 10, and buns in packs of 8?

Question

I have often wondered if this a marketing ploy or simply an oversight?

Answer 1

i feel it's the obvious, everyone knows one weiner is gonna fall into the bbq pit, and the other is for the doggy! now you have 8 left for your 8 buns! ;)

Answer 2

If you get certain kinds of hotdogs you can get them in packs of 8...I forget which ones they are. They might be the bun length ones but I am not sure...

Answer 3

its a marketing ploy by the hotdogs and bun makers association

Answer 4

40 years ago I worked in a small grocery store.



My customers complained about this.



I talked to the bread delivery person. And asked him the same question.



Next week his company offered to bring in 10 buns pack.

They sold out and my boss was very happy.



So I would suggest complaining to your local grocery store and if they say their helpless to do anything -- talk to a manger and let him know what you want.



If all else fails - go to an other store and talk to the manger.

Answer 5

because only 8 buns could fit into the bag. its to small for 10

Answer 6

So you'll have to buy more buns to use all your hotdogs. But then you'll have to buy more hotdogs to use all your buns, it really is a vicious cycle.

Answer 7

its a bun conspiracy that makes you over buy hot dog buns. I don't know what thier main objective is yet, but I'll figure it out soon.

Answer 8

ball park hot dogs are packs of 8

Answer 9

Yeah, and why is bologna round and Bread square; and why is Wendy's patties square and the buns round; and why does light bulbs come in multiple packs and I own one lamp..............on and on.

Answer 10

so you will buy more buns

Answer 11

The world may never know.......

Answer 12

to drive people absolutely crazy.....

Answer 13

because those gay losers want your money!