Are Commercials and Products Really Killing Us?

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The discussion centers around skepticism about marketing claims and the effectiveness of various products. Participants express disbelief over phrases like "natural aging process" for meat, questioning whether it simply means the meat is old. There is a shared frustration with herbicides for home use, which are perceived as ineffective against persistent weeds like dandelions. The conversation also critiques pharmaceutical advertisements, particularly those promoting "natural" remedies, highlighting the absurdity of side effects listed for medications, such as drowsiness for sleep aids. Participants mock the misleading nature of commercials, including the portrayal of hair care products and the absurdity of certain claims made in ads, such as the effectiveness of dietary supplements without proper evidence. The thread also touches on the absurdity of some infomercials and the questionable ethics of marketing strategies that mislead consumers. Overall, the discussion reflects a deep skepticism of advertising practices and a desire for more transparency and honesty in product claims.
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Not debunking here, but has anyone seen the Fruit of the Loom guys singing? That commercial cracks me up - "I see a lot of apple". :smile: I would love to write for commercials.

There is one running on the Sci-Fi channel that would seem to indicate an end of the "no beef" era. The lyrics are: "Eat steak eat steak, eat a big ole steer, eat steak eat steak, come'n get it here. Eat steak eat steak, eat a big ole steer, eat steak eat steak, come'n get it here". I can just imagine the vegetarians and vegans watching, all now heaving in their bathrooms...

But one that gets me is the Brady Bunch style commercial for sour cream. I forget the brand... but they show potatoes and all sorts of other foods loaded with sour cream, all while singing this cutesie little tune. The staging and melody connote wholesomeness, tradition, family, and a beautiful spring day. The contrast between the commercial and the reality of heart patients in the ER is what strikes me the most.

edit: how could I forget? Daisy brand sour cream
http://www.daisybrand.com/

"Pure and Natural" too! Doesn't that look healthy?
 
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