Are bratwurst and currywurst the same thing?

No, bratwurst and currywurst are not the same thing. Here's why:

* Bratwurst: This is a type of German sausage typically made from pork and sometimes beef. It is usually grilled or pan-fried and often served in a bun with mustard and sauerkraut.

* Currywurst: This is a popular street food in Germany, consisting of grilled or fried pork sausage (usually bratwurst) covered in a curry-flavored ketchup sauce. It's often served with fries or a bread roll.

So, while currywurst uses bratwurst as its base, it's a distinctly different dish thanks to the curry ketchup sauce.