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Title: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: BAC on June 21, 2008, 05:27:16 PM

This is completely un-gun-related, but did you ever hear something in a commercial that made you stop, look at the the TV, cock your head to one side and say "Whaaaaaaaaaat?"

Examples that I've heard recently:
Anyone else?
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: CurrieS103 on June 21, 2008, 05:30:21 PM
Any drug commercial these days seem so may side effects the cure seems worse than the disease.
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: gunman1911 on June 22, 2008, 09:49:15 AM
They alwas say how great thier product is and the throw one in exta for free.Hmmm
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: TAB on June 22, 2008, 09:58:18 AM
I always like all the "male enhancement" and "erectile disfunction pills"   they guys are always smiling...

lets face it, if you have a small dick and can't get it up with out a pill, you don't have anything to smile about.   ;D
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 22, 2008, 10:25:41 AM
I always like all the "male enhancement" and "erectile disfunction pills"   they guys are always smiling...

lets face it, if you have a small dick and can't get it up with out a pill, you don't have anything to smile about.   ;D
(http://www.mazeguy.net/happy/rotfl.gif)
                                   
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: unique on June 22, 2008, 07:11:15 PM
I always like all the "male enhancement" and "erectile disfunction pills"   they guys are always smiling...

lets face it, if you have a small dick and can't get it up with out a pill, you don't have anything to smile about.   ;D
There was something on TV awhile ago about young men needing Viagara because young women today are so demanding the men have something called "fear of failure".
The doctor was very sympathetic, the guy on with her said something like "Okay guys, you've got to man-up, go get a chainsaw and cut some firewood"
I cut a lot of firewood and all I get is sore, but then I'm old.
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: twyacht on June 22, 2008, 08:46:54 PM
I think it was Jeff Foxworthy that did a great bit about that.  He's so funny.

Side effects include headache, loss of bowel control, brain bleed, heart palpitations, oh and itchy watery eyes,....Than they'll sell 900 million dollars worth.

Some time back I was prescribed Vioxx for a back injury, than they stopped selling it, lawsuits went into the Billions, and people actually died. But for me, at the time, it did work. Glad I kinda didn't die, that side effect is a wee bit too harsh. :P
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: brosometal on June 22, 2008, 09:30:35 PM
Since drug commercials were mentioned here's one you may or may not of heard of butt you should

Aciphex!  Sound it out and chuckle a bit.  Here is so info if you are interested.

http://www.drugs.com/aciphex.html
 (http://www.drugs.com/aciphex.html)
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: Pathfinder on June 22, 2008, 09:33:39 PM
Side effects include headache, loss of bowel control, brain bleed, heart palpitations, oh and itchy watery eyes,....Than they'll sell 900 million dollars worth.

Some time back I was prescribed Vioxx for a back injury, than they stopped selling it, lawsuits went into the Billions, and people actually died. But for me, at the time, it did work. Glad I kinda didn't die, that side effect is a wee bit too harsh. :P

Vioxx was the most effective NSAID I ever took. And yeah, sadly, people had heart attacks and some died. But damn, it worked as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: CJS3 on June 22, 2008, 10:47:53 PM
How about the ED commercial where they tell you to call the Doctor if you have an erection lasting more than 4 hours. Are you supposed to thank him or what.
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: SwoopSJ on June 23, 2008, 12:11:45 AM
How about the ED commercial where they tell you to call the Doctor if you have an erection lasting more than 4 hours. Are you supposed to thank him or what.

Heck, first 3 or 4 phone calls I'm making, in that situation are to friends to brag.  Maybe an ex girlfriend or two also!  ;D\
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: TAB on June 23, 2008, 03:04:11 AM
I saw this one today.  It was a can of mixed peanuts that said on the label:  "Allergy warning - may contain peanuts and other tree nuts."


when I worked at a FFL... they also had a fishing section... anyways.. we had to put lead warnings on all the lose lead fishweights, but it gets even better... we got a shipment of a Big name fishing lure... new warning on the package.... "Do not swallow." 
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: cookie62 on June 23, 2008, 06:43:12 AM

when I worked at a FFL... they also had a fishing section... anyways.. we had to put lead warnings on all the lose lead fishweights, but it gets even better... we got a shipment of a Big name fishing lure... new warning on the package.... "Do not swallow." 


Yea, ever seen what happens to fish when they swallow. now we wouldn't want that to happen to anyone ;D
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: brosometal on June 24, 2008, 05:13:56 PM
This is from an email that my wife's coworker sent to her:

See...it's not so bad.

Nothing like forced optimism
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: tt11758 on June 25, 2008, 01:15:28 PM
How about the ED commercial where they tell you to call the Doctor if you have an erection lasting more than 4 hours. Are you supposed to thank him or what.

If I have an erection that lasts 4 hours you need to call the undertaker, cause it'll most likely be rigor!!  lol
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: unique on June 25, 2008, 02:08:12 PM
If I have an erection that lasts 4 hours you need to call the undertaker, cause it'll most likely be rigor!!  lol
I'd tie a flag on it and march in a parade
Title: Re: But wait...wonderfully stupid commercials
Post by: cookie62 on June 26, 2008, 07:46:01 AM
Saw one for some pills, at the end it was giving side effects and said if your throat swells or you can't breath stop taking medication and call your doctor. Hell, you better call an ambulance :o