Topic: Ragu

2 chapters across the catalog

Clip Job
Episode 985 9:24 - 11:38

985: Clip Job

Pet Peeve of the Day, Ragu Veggies and Dumbing Down

John C. Dvorak presents his "Pet Peeve of the Day" regarding the mainstream use of the word "veggies" by adults and in Ragu commercials. He argues the term is childish and contributes to the general "dumbing down" of the masses. The critique extends to Yelp reviews where users use simplistic terms like "yum" instead of descriptive language.

Zombieland USA
Episode 139 43:13 - 44:53

139: Zombieland USA

Pet Peeve of the Day, Ragu Veggies Commercial

John C. Dvorak presents the Pet Peeve of the Day, targeting the use of the word "veggies" in mainstream advertising and adult conversation. He specifically cites a Ragu commercial that markets "veggies" to children, arguing that the term is part of a broader "dumbing down" of the American public. Dvorak notes that the term has even permeated professional reviews on platforms like Yelp.