“The farmers worked tirelessly to ensure their livestock had enough pabulum to sustain them throughout the harsh winter months.”

“The album continues in that vein, reminding listeners that aggressive, well-produced rock doesn't have to sound like Top 40 pabulum.”

“At least they make you think – unlike the simplistic pabulum issuing from the mouths of Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.”

“But the rescheduling of the directors' meeting for 7.30 a.m., and the trotting-out of such tawdry pabulums?”