Topic: Veggies

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.

Adam Curry notices a trend in Austin restaurants where "microgreens" are used as a garnish on almost every dish. John Dvorak explains that these are often hydroponically grown and marketed as a premium ingredient to justify higher prices. They jokingly decide to rename them "micro veggies."

A report on a public feeding program at the Oakland Zoo, where visitors can provide produce for elephants and other herbivores, is used to highlight a linguistic pet peeve. The hosts express irritation at the frequent use of the word "veggies" in news reporting, viewing it as demeaning and juvenile.

European initiatives to introduce insect protein into animal feed and human diets are discussed as a form of "mind control" by elites. The segment also covers "Veggie Thursday" in Ghent, Belgium, where schools and public offices promote meat-free meals for environmental and animal welfare reasons, which the hosts view as a political attack on meat consumption.

A rant against the use of the word "veggies" and the term "yum" in restaurant reviews on platforms like Yelp. The hosts attribute the popularity of these terms to vegan culture and express annoyance at juvenile language used in adult discourse.

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.