Free hot dogs at Coldplay US gigs

Coldplay are apparently planning on handing out free hot dogs at their upcoming US live shows. Well, I don't think they'll be personally handing out the free food, but fans at the band's gigs will be treated to some free refreshments. It's all part of a bid by those Live Nation people to entice cash strapped music fans to gigs. The promoter has been running various promotions, in the US and elsewhere, designed to save gig goers cash. This includes 'no service fee Wednesday' where booking charges on tickets are dropped, as well as free parking and soft drinks at some venues. I think Coldplay's shows are the first to extend the freebies to hot dogs. Presumably if Live Nation promote a Morrissey gig in the current economic climate it would be free hummus all round.