Octopus (or Spider) Hot Dogs
rec.food.recipes/qurt 29 (2002)

1 Package of all beef hot dogs
1 Pan Boiling water
cooked rice or noodles as a side dish/garnishment
YOUR child's favorite condiments

Take each hot dog and beginning about 3/4 of the way down slice the hot dog in half. Turn it over and slice in half again, repeating until there are 8 segments still attached to the top of the hot dog. Using tongs, drop hot dogs one at a time into boiling water for 30-40 seconds. Before your eyes the legs will magically curl up. Remove your Octopus from the boiling water with tongs and place on a bed of rice or noodles (seaweed). Decorate face with your child's favorite condiments.