Just imagine being a politician on the campaign trail, being followed by cameras everywhere you go.
When David Cameron had his plate loaded up at a family barbecue in Poole, Dorset, he knew the world was watching.
So there was only one thing for it – he was going to have to eat that hot dog with a knife and fork.
Let's take a closer look. Yes, this is perfectly natural. Nothing to see here, folks.
Journalists were analysing his eating habits bite by bite.
Cam has a go at eating on camera - brave
#Cameron at bank holiday BBQ in #Dorset. Eating in front of cameras. Might explain use of knife and fork for hotdog
The cutlery allowed him to eat the hot dog "fairly competently", according to onlookers.
Breaking news: The PM ATE a hotdog w ketchup. He managed it "fairly competently". Maybe because - wait for it- he used a knife and fork!
But some people were incredulous.
Election story of day: David Cameron eats hot dog with ketchup, to show he's in touch with ordinary folk - blows it by using a knife & fork
What kind of person eats a hot dog with a knife and fork? #Cameron #GE2015