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Ocelot II

(129,923 posts)
2. Hate it but not as much as Kars For Kids or that ubiquitous ad for Nervive
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 02:30 PM
Wednesday

where the “doctor” is so excited about walking down the stairs.

hlthe2b

(113,389 posts)
4. Oh, there are countless thousands of tv, radio, and online ads I hate far more...
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 02:33 PM
Wednesday

Yes, they are a bit boring, but I do like seeing him. Good that he's still around.

Now, you want to rail, how about those damned walk-in shower ads or the Home Warranty ads (especially the ones with the attractive Latino couple in the bathroom, who look for all the world like siblings--eh ) or the ridiculous reproducing car warranty ads, or the LUME' deodorize- your- entire- body, rather than taking a damned shower ads (thank you, Dr. Shannon Klingmon, who I am happy to say doesn't dare step into a OB-GYN conference again, as her colleagues HATE HER), or the radio ad for some damned psych-relaxation app voiced by a woman trying so hard to sound soothing that she sounds like the psych patient voice over on all those horror movies...

Time for me to take a major break from all sources of ads...LOL

Dorothy V

(486 posts)
5. Beats hell out of Jardiance, Progressive, Liberty Liberty Liberty, Cheezits, etc., etc., etc. It's at least easier to
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 02:47 PM
Wednesday

ignore. Of course, I may be a tad prejudiced cause I've done business with Consumer Cellular for Years and just love them!
On the other hand, I've used Charmin for even longer, but if I saw a blue bear I might be tempted to shoot it. Also, don't get me started on any ads for medicines.
Advertising was revolutionized by Hawaiian Punch (POW!) and VW (Lemon) back in the very early '60s. I think it needs another revolution.

Intractable

(1,827 posts)
7. About Jardiance ...
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 02:57 PM
Wednesday

being someone who has only recently been on it ...

the results are enough to make me want to go dancing in the streets.

It's a terrific diabetes killer.

Dorothy V

(486 posts)
9. This retired nurse knows it's great medicine and is mighty happy for you.
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 03:05 PM
Wednesday

Actually, it isn't the dancing, it's the singing that bugs me. Fortunately, a bad commercial is no indication of how the advertised acts. I'm just mighty happy that PCPs don't go by how good or bad an ad is when considering what meds to prescribe.

LudwigPastorius

(14,446 posts)
10. Beyond the stupid dancing in the Jardiance commercials,...
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 05:00 PM
Wednesday

I have to whole-body flinch every time they mention taint gangrene as a possible side effect.

Intractable

(1,827 posts)
6. They are ineffective, lacking punch, good humor, and charisma.
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 02:54 PM
Wednesday

Whatever appeal "handsome, lanky man" had in the 90s is quite gone.

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