Humor | Satire

Big Veg is Shaming Grease Lovers into Silent Submission

Apparently, freedom isn’t on the menu anymore

Philip S. Naudus
Frazzled
Published in
3 min readApr 16, 2024

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On the left, there is a highly detailed, menacing depiction of a red bell pepper with a face that resembles a demonic figure. The bell pepper has glowing eyes and a mouth that suggests it’s alive and possibly evil. It’s surrounded by other vegetables such as green bell peppers, cauliflower, and carrots, all portrayed realistically. On the right, there’s a cartoonish drawing of a koala with a surprised expression, sticking out its tongue.
In a world dominated by the tyrannical overreach of Big Veg, our cherished fast-food items are quickly becoming a relic of the past (Bing/Author)

Even though I still wear diapers, I can see through the deception lurking within the colorful pages of every children’s book. This is not just any battle — it’s a crusade for freedom.

As just one example, The Very Hungry Caterpillar glorifies the consumption of fruits and vegetables while conveniently ignoring countless other delicious food options. The protagonist doesn’t even get to cake and ice cream until Saturday — after which he conveniently gets a tummy ache.

And what’s the last thing he eats before transforming into a butterfly? A leaf. The agenda is clear: To deceive us into believing vegetables can give you magical powers, all while turning us away from the life-affirming joy of a good cheeseburger.

And let’s not forget how Peter Rabbit’s diet has a distinct lack of hot dogs and Mac & Cheese. If you squint at the illustrations, you might even notice subtle, yet unmistakable, shapes of broccoli florets and spinach leaves cleverly disguised within the foliage. This goes beyond mere storytelling and ventures into the realm of manipulation. Children’s authors are not just in Big Veg’s pocket, but are actively participating in the mass…

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Philip S. Naudus
Frazzled

High school teacher by day, koala by night. My wife is a cartoonist with a Ph.D., and she co-authors all of these articles.