Hot Dog War and Measuring Up

Few will remember the great Hot Dog Size War of the late 1930′s early 1940’s but it was a big deal at the time. California Hot Dog restaurants raced to see who could offer the largest Hot Dog to eager customers. The Hot Dog war lasted only a few years and was a fun time for all. In the end Boner Billy’s Famous Hot Dogs and their signature, “Big Boner Hot Dog” won out with a 13 inch monster for its time.

This very rare billboard promoting the “Measuring Up” campaign with a pretty girl holding a measuring ruler launched around 1939. The photo taking years later is of a billboard beaten up by time, 113 temperatures and sun belched. We believe the photo was taken around 1946 as by 1947 the billboard was blown down in a desert wind storm.

Thanks so much to Clark Richardson who found this photo in an old family album and shared it with us.

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Weiner Gets Big Boner

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 5/17/2013

Anthony Weiner just announced that he is joining the New York City mayoral race. The gang at Boner Billy’s Famous Hot Dogs thought it was a great time to offer Weiner a best of luck gift and what better than the Big Boner, Boner Billy’s namesake Hot Dog. It is just our way of saying best of luck and hope he replies to our offer.  

Rush and the Big Boner

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The gang at Boner Billy’s Famous Hot Dogs is always working to grow their market so what better way than to reach out and offer some free Hot Dogs for a little press. With that being said, Boner Billy’s Famous Hot Dogs has reached out via Rush Limbaugh official website to offer Rush and staff the Big Boner, Boner Billy's namesake Hot Dog. Whether you are a fan of Rush's or not most believe Rush deserves and would enjoy the Big Boner.

Hot Dog in the Sky

Thanks to Todd Jones for sending in this picture taken on the California coast in Santa Monica in the summer of 1977. See other Boner Billy's Famous Hot Dogs vintage signage and other things.  

Boner Billy's Famous Hot Dogs Route 66

This was recently sent in from a family photo album on a vacation heading to California on old Route 66 in the summer of 1956. It is believed this billboard was just east of Winslow Arizona facing westbound traffic.

The billboard promoted the namesake hot dog called the "Big Boner" and in this case promoting the popular Big Boner Breakfast Hot Dog.

Thanks for the photo and please keep them coming!

Hot Dog Shirts & Apparel

Boner Billy's Shirts and so much more...

Rated the funniest Hot Dog shirts, gifts and apparel Boner Billy's Famous Hot Dogs has it all. Just added to the gift shop is the Official Bonerette Ladies Sportswear made famous by the Boneretts. 

Boner Billy's Famous Hot Dogs has it all from great Hot Dogs and a full line of gifts all designed to make you  laugh. Visit Boner Billy's Gift Shop and start having fun!