A Papa John's employee, known as Dough Joe, has defended his job against critics who questioned his choice of working at the pizza chain.
"That mentality will take you VERY far in life."
Dough Joe, who has gained recognition on TikTok for his impressive dough handling and spinning skills, explained that Papa John's has helped support him through college.
The video, posted on Oct. 16, 2025, gained over 1.5M views on TikTok.
Author's summary: Papa John's worker defends job against critics.