JUST IN: New Pirates’ food offering ignites online debate
The Pittsburgh Pirates have sparked a significant online debate by announcing a new extravagant hot dog offering at PNC Park for the upcoming season.
The Pirates have a new food item called "The Renegade"
It's a foot-long hot dog topped with potato pierogis, pot roast, pickles and onions 😳Who thinks they could eat the entire thing?
(via sterls_mc/IG) pic.twitter.com/B7rMWMtsVr— MLB (@MLB) April 2, 2024
Named “The Renegade,” this footlong hot dog will feature a combination of pot roast, pickles, onions, and pierogis, a local favorite in Pittsburgh.
Would try https://t.co/eNmPl0knXU
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) April 2, 2024
The MLB community was divided with the question: would you indulge or abstain? The announcement prompted various reactions from fans and pundits alike.
Ditch the pickles, hot dog and bun. Then, we're fine. https://t.co/QA0HCvuSOH
— Tyler Greever (@Tyler_Greever) April 2, 2024
Some, like former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz, expressed eagerness to try it, while others, such as sports anchor Tyler Greever, proposed modifications like omitting pickles and the bun.
Summertime in Pittsburgh with a a ball game, this, and fizzy beverage? Let’s do it. https://t.co/2BLKIMoZuo
— Jessica Brand (@JessicaDBrand) April 2, 2024
On the other hand, Jessica Brand envisioned enjoying it alongside a ball game and a refreshing beverage.
Pot roast and hot dogs do not go together. https://t.co/F7JiM9yEjK pic.twitter.com/v3uVswTQOr
— Shine ✨ (@shine2real4u) April 2, 2024
However, not everyone was on board with “The Renegade.”
Ok, we need clarification as to what a “hot dog” is.
When your ingredients outnumber the item that it is based on, it’s no longer a hot dog. It’s an item with a hot dog in it. https://t.co/F9yB42eJUT
— AOL Keyword: JS (@realjasonstru) April 2, 2024
Criticisms ranged from the perceived mismatch of pot roast with hot dogs to concerns about the overwhelming ingredients overshadowing the essence of a hot dog.
They lost me at the pot roast. I’d eat a hotdog topped with pickles and pierogis, though. https://t.co/CAuQOjanqL
— Dr. Chuck (@_TheChuck_) April 2, 2024
One user even lamented the influence of social media on culinary trends, likening it to the detrimental impact of ranch dressing’s invention.
Let's face it: Social media was the worst thing that happened to food since the invention of ranch dressing. https://t.co/sSmSRHj28L
— Luke Epplin (@LukeEpplin) April 2, 2024