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Patrick Warburton Claims Credit for 'Rawdogging' Trend

4/10/2025

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Patrick Warburton, famed for his iconic role as David Puddy on "Seinfeld," has taken credit for the quirky trend of "rawdogging"—where travelers shun in-flight entertainment. He revealed that this amusing behavior traces back to a 1997 episode. Now on a stand-up comedy tour, Warburton cautions that this trend might not be for everyone.

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Patrick Warburton, famed for his iconic role as David Puddy on "Seinfeld," has taken credit for the quirky trend of "rawdogging"—where travelers shun in-flight entertainment. He revealed that this amusing behavior traces back to a 1997 episode. Now on a stand-up comedy tour, Warburton cautions that this trend might not be for everyone.