things they advertise on tv

STOGEY · 08-20-2007

Today while on the computer I am watching a little tv. They were advertising a product for stool softener.

I mean do they have to go talking about stool softener?

What subjects do you think that advertisers could avoid selling on the tube?

Ilovebulldogs · 08-20-2007

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Originally Posted by STOGEY

Today while on the computer I am watching a little tv. They were advertising a product for stool softener.

I mean do they have to go talking about stool softener?

What subjects do you think that advertisers could avoid selling on the tube?

I was thinking that the other day! I guess you would be surprised to know how dumb some people are and that they need a TV commercial to let them know there is help for that!

Most guys would say tampon commercials and most women would say erection commercials. I guess I would have to go for car commercials(local ones). Those are the worse!

abachechi · 08-20-2007

Took me a little while on this one becuase there are so many silly things to advertise. But here's mine. I see commercials all the time promoting abstinence only, but I never see commercials about condoms and rarely about the day after pill or birth control. They are obviously directed at teens, who are probably not going to be abstinent and might be fearful to go buy condoms, especially since they aren't advertised. Yet something else to thank the Bush Administration for.....

Gus · 08-20-2007

I vote all commercials should be banned. Its sad when even shows have become commercialized with product placement, and sponsored by crap...I'm suprised there isn't a channel for just commercials yet.

Rissask · 08-20-2007

I really could happily go without having to watch any stupid erectile dysfuncion or adult diaper ads.

Ilovebulldogs · 08-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Gus

I vote all commercials should be banned. Its sad when even shows have become commercialized with product placement, and sponsored by crap...I'm suprised there isn't a channel for just commercials yet.

AGREE-except for the Gieco/caveman commercials!

Gulliver · 08-20-2007

How about political campaign commercials and isn’t there supposed to be laws against false advertising.

abachechi · 08-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Ilovebulldogs

AGREE-except for the Gieco/caveman commercials!

They're making some caveman tv show.... i want to say it will be on NBC

MargaritaLupita · 08-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Rissask

I really could happily go without having to watch any stupid erectile dysfuncion or adult diaper ads.

I wish they would combine these. "I've got wood, but im wearing a damned diaper" Maybe they could make a diaper with a whole in the front?

Ilovebulldogs · 08-20-2007

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Originally Posted by MargaritaLupita

I wish they would combine these. "I've got wood, but im wearing a damned diaper" Maybe they could make a diaper with a whole in the front?

Or maybe, You can do me while I crap in my pants!

If your into that kinda thing!

Banzoomba · 08-20-2007

What about the pill for restless leg syndrome.......that has the side effects of " causing you to fall asleep during regular activities such as driving"

........and may increase the impulse for increased sexual activity and gambling

DavidB · 08-20-2007

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Originally Posted by MargaritaLupita

I wish they would combine these. "I've got wood, but im wearing a damned diaper" Maybe they could make a diaper with a whole in the front?

MWC · 08-20-2007

Sometimes it's not so much the product as the ridiculous rules the ad creators face about what they can and cannot say about the product.

I worked on the ExLax account for a while, and you couldn't say, or insinuate, that using ExLax would make you feel better. You try!

I agree with others that the ED ads and adult diaper ads could be more pithy.

Gus · 08-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Banzoomba

What about the pill for restless leg syndrome.......that has the side effects of " causing you to fall asleep during regular activities such as driving"

........and may increase the impulse for increased sexual activity and gambling

Um, I can see the whole increased sexual activity thing...but how the hell does a pill give you and impulse to gamble? Strange side effect eh? If thats the case, I'm suprised Vegas doesn't sell it over the counter.

STOGEY · 08-21-2007

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Originally Posted by Ilovebulldogs

I was thinking that the other day! I guess you would be surprised to know how dumb some people are and that they need a TV commercial to let them know there is help for that!

Most guys would say tampon commercials and most women would say erection commercials. I guess I would have to go for car commercials(local ones). Those are the worse!

I used to live in Japan while I was serving in the US. Navy. Anyways when they advertised they advertised. In other wordsnothing was sacred. I remember going to a resturaunt seeing the huge billboards of people with various types of athletes foot. There was at least 10 different varieties of the athletes foot along with the pictures.

I don't think there's anything that could ruin a persons appetite as quick as seeing someone with a huge toe jam problem. With the exception of that cat guy that lerks behind people in Playa.

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STOGEY Allah Akhbar Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: salisbury, mass. Posts: 16,401	things they advertise on tv Today while on the computer I am watching a little tv. They were advertising a product for stool softener. I mean do they have to go talking about stool softener? What subjects do you think that advertisers could avoid selling on the tube?

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abachechi beachaholic Join Date: May 2007 Location: new mexico Posts: 465	Took me a little while on this one becuase there are so many silly things to advertise. But here's mine. I see commercials all the time promoting abstinence only, but I never see commercials about condoms and rarely about the day after pill or birth control. They are obviously directed at teens, who are probably not going to be abstinent and might be fearful to go buy condoms, especially since they aren't advertised. Yet something else to thank the Bush Administration for.....

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Gus beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 445	I vote all commercials should be banned. Its sad when even shows have become commercialized with product placement, and sponsored by crap...I'm suprised there isn't a channel for just commercials yet.

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Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,560	I really could happily go without having to watch any stupid erectile dysfuncion or adult diaper ads.

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Gulliver life=playa Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 519	How about political campaign commercials and isn’t there supposed to be laws against false advertising.

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Banzoomba big sexy speedo guy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Top of the Chesapeake Bay, Md Posts: 9,691	What about the pill for restless leg syndrome.......that has the side effects of " causing you to fall asleep during regular activities such as driving" ........and may increase the impulse for increased sexual activity and gambling

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MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,500	Sometimes it's not so much the product as the ridiculous rules the ad creators face about what they can and cannot say about the product. I worked on the ExLax account for a while, and you couldn't say, or insinuate, that using ExLax would make you feel better. You try! I agree with others that the ED ads and adult diaper ads could be more pithy.

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