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Posted by Kar on April 23, 2003, at 19:08:24
In reply to Re: The TV commercials you hate, posted by Dinah on April 23, 2003, at 19:04:39
Posted by whiterabbit on April 23, 2003, at 19:20:56
In reply to But those extra pockets... » gabbix2, posted by Kar on April 23, 2003, at 19:06:19
I absolutely hate that orgasmic shampoo commercial with the idiot woman yelling, YES! YES!
I think it's highly offensive and very low-class, and I can't believe some ad agency got paid for thinking up that trash.I do like the frozen pizza commercial where the guy is singing to a pizza slice and dancing around in his boxers. That always makes me laugh.
-Gracie
Posted by lostsailor on April 23, 2003, at 20:36:15
In reply to Forgot about that one, posted by whiterabbit on April 23, 2003, at 19:20:56
cute sad cartoon
better in 30 second
clip.More realistic,
naraccis thinking of self
see me swallow pill
waite five minutesregurgicate pill
5 day trial
call doc
on to luvox"all those years ago"...the wine cooler Beatle
Posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 20:56:51
In reply to Re:dont't forget 'Zoo'loft, posted by lostsailor on April 23, 2003, at 20:36:15
With those bloody anti depressant ads.
Well maybe we're just the unlucky ones.
Maybe some people do breeze out of the Dr's office and on to the happily ever after, without the hair loss, the weight gain, the relationship split up because of the weight gain, the anxiety the constipation the impotence the inexplicable aches the job loss because of the morning hangover.. maybe.
Posted by coral on April 23, 2003, at 21:11:35
In reply to Oh you just opened up a whole can of worms.., posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 20:56:51
The Zoloft commercial describes my situation! After a gazillion other meds, Zoloft was what worked. NOT in 30 seconds, though....months! My WH commented on it and said it reminded him of when the Zoloft started working for me.
Coral
Posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 21:31:05
In reply to Re: Oh you just opened odd person out, posted by coral on April 23, 2003, at 21:11:35
I'm really happy for you, I mean that really happy. Bitter as I can be its sure nice to hear stories of people who made their way out, and its a bit of hope too. I haven't tried zoloft yet.
Maybe I should I heard it caused weight gain though. Although I noticed in the ads it said 'weight loss' but so did most of the one's that I gained weight on I think.
Posted by justyourlaugh on April 23, 2003, at 22:00:14
In reply to Re: Oh you just opened odd person out » coral, posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 21:31:05
gab,
it has been almost a month for me on it..
i also take wellbutrin(5 months)
.i am slower.. side effects , the yawns(like paxil)
i do eat more..and drink..
i was hoping for a relaxed feeling so i might be able to "get a life"
i will gain weight on it though,,,i seem to have lost the will to get off the couch..
j
Posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 22:07:57
In reply to zoloft-gab, posted by justyourlaugh on April 23, 2003, at 22:00:14
Thanks JYL for the information.
I just got back from my useless GP who I'm stuck with.
He told me no ad's cause weight gain over 5 lbs
and that I wasn't gaining weight from Zyprexa,
And that Anti-depressants don't change your metabolism.
What a complete load of crap. This is the man I have to trust my mental health to for at least 6 mos.
Oh yeah, I told him I needed an Ssri with my Wellbutrin and he told me I don't need one because WEllbutrin is an SSRI...no thats just not true and I told him. Then he just gets huffy so I still don't get what I need.Isn't that scary.
Sorry I needed to vent its so damn frustrating
Posted by whiterabbit on April 23, 2003, at 22:21:43
In reply to Oh you just opened up a whole can of worms.., posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 20:56:51
My God! You've been looking through my window!!
-Gracie
Posted by lostsailor on April 23, 2003, at 22:21:50
In reply to Re: zoloft-gab » justyourlaugh, posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 22:07:57
hey you...
If you don't need any anti panic or anxiety effecy, which the zyprexa seems to be covering, try wellbuterin..I forgot the canadian name/// my ex in Nova Scotia, used and loved it.
No sexual sides, or hangover...high does though may cause small seizures but that is easily dealt with by upping the dose gradually and using the sustained release form.
sorry to have flipped you out about the weight I gained on zyprex...
In peace, ~tony
Posted by Tabitha on April 24, 2003, at 1:53:37
In reply to The runs » whiterabbit, posted by Kar on April 23, 2003, at 17:23:33
Posted by Tabitha on April 24, 2003, at 1:56:08
In reply to Forgot about that one, posted by whiterabbit on April 23, 2003, at 19:20:56
oh I am already hopelessly behind on this topic.. but those shampoo orgasm ads are not even original.. it's a total ripoff of the deli scene in _When Harry Met Sally_
Posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 2:06:22
In reply to The TV commercials you hate, posted by whiterabbit on April 23, 2003, at 13:49:05
1. Five words (not sure if this is a national campaign or local to California):
"Lost another loan to Di-Tech."
2. Eleven words (local to California)
"Sit & Sleep will beat anyone's price or your mattress is FREEeeeee!"
3. Most annoying jingle:
800-588-2300 EmPIIIIIIIRE
http://www.empirecarpet.com/Home.asp
4. Most annoying facial expression: the female intern's pursed lips during one segment of the Dell commercial (when she looks at the other intern after being chastised).
5. Biggest stretch (no pun intended). The guy who has apparently undergone a personality transplant because he simply asked his doctor about Viagra.
6. Strangest concept: "Elvis" singing La Vida Loca on "Kingtinued - The Greatest Elvis Songs You've Never Heard" - huh??? If there was ever a reason to feel disassociated with reality (for me), this would be it. Where are Priscella and the Graceland attorneys when you need them?
7. Scariest spokesperson: Dr. Lewis Feder promoting his revolutionary "SkinTight" patented formula. Read my collagen-filled lips: this stuff works (under professionally applied make up).
8. An "out of circulation irritant," but destined to resurface the next time there's a paternity dispute - Days of our Lives "Who's the Daddy?" campaign.
Posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 2:07:57
In reply to Re: The TV commercials you hate, posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 17:13:16
I love that one, too!
The way he says "Don't feel sorry for the little lamp" is hilarious.
Funny thing is, the first time I saw that commercial I did feel sad for the little lamp.
Posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 2:16:50
In reply to Re: The TV commercials you hate » whiterabbit, posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 2:06:22
Lamest (IMO) ad campaign:
J.C. Penney "It's All Inside"
That's one of those that makes me scratch my head and wonder who took home the dough for that doozy.
Posted by gabbix2 on April 24, 2003, at 6:45:03
In reply to Re: The TV commercials you hate » gabbix2, posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 2:07:57
I know, I felt sorry for the little lamp too,
thats another thing that made it so funny!
Its nice to know there will be laughing with me when I see it. : )
Posted by gabbix2 on April 24, 2003, at 6:48:17
In reply to Re: Oh you just opened up a whole can of worms.. » gabbix2, posted by whiterabbit on April 23, 2003, at 22:21:43
Wait a second..***spooky organ music***
Gracie are you.... me?
Oh no good, you have red hair and green eyes I remember from your personal ad (whew)
Posted by gabbix2 on April 24, 2003, at 6:51:56
In reply to Re: wellbutern--gabby, posted by lostsailor on April 23, 2003, at 22:21:50
Thank you Tony!
No I'm glad you told me about the weight gain, otherwise I wouldn't have begged for glucophage which is supposed to prevent the weight gain from Zypreza, Who knows what would have happened.
I become seriously sometimes suicidally depressed over weight gain, especially when it seems I don't have any control over it. So thank you.
Posted by coral on April 24, 2003, at 9:49:31
In reply to Re: Oh you just opened odd person out » coral, posted by gabbix2 on April 23, 2003, at 21:31:05
Dear Gabbix,
I didn't gain weight on Zoloft but I have a really screwy endocrine system -- I can gain weight simply by looking at fattening foods or lose weight because it's Tuesday.
As I mentioned, a ton of meds didn't work for me - w/Zoloft, I began feeling better w/in the first 2 months on Zoloft. However,it took getting to max doses and staying there for a few months for "break-through".
Posted by Kar on April 24, 2003, at 10:04:15
In reply to I forgot one, posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 2:16:50
We know it's Penney's though! They've succeeded! Hold firm! Stay strong! We cannot give them that power!
Jingles really do work though. How 'bout those "tiny little tea leaves in Tetley tea"?
Posted by Tabitha on April 24, 2003, at 10:32:55
In reply to But...but...but... » leeran, posted by Kar on April 24, 2003, at 10:04:15
Dunno, Kar. Penney's is kinda getting to me with that 'One Girl Revolution' campaign. As I was walking thru on my way to a hipper store, I found myself furtively glancing at the racks.. wondering.. maybe Penney's does have some cute clothes..
Posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 10:39:42
In reply to But...but...but... » leeran, posted by Kar on April 24, 2003, at 10:04:15
Why don't I know the Tetley Tea commercial? Some of them just don't break through or might be on channels I don't frequent.
Can you believe there is one commercial I live to hear? It's part of the Hartford Insurance Company's "Thinking Forward" campaign. This commercial is the adult equivalent of a day back in high school when I just happened to flip a channel and hear "Stairway to Heaven" (or "Layla") in its entirety. The musical jackpot.
The great thing about my "favorite" commercial is that there are no voices (hallelujah), just the music of Thomas Newman ("Possibility" from the movie Pay it Forward). It's enough to make me want to buy from Hartford Insurance (now that's the true purpose of advertising, to get you turned on about, of all things, insurance).
I love his quirky musical scores/soundtracks - American Beauty, The Player, Six Feet Under, etc.
Posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 10:50:36
In reply to Re: But...but...but... » Kar, posted by Tabitha on April 24, 2003, at 10:32:55
"I found myself furtively glancing at the racks"
Does anyone else ever find themselves on what I call the "obsessive holy grail" for a particular item of clothing?
I know this is part of my OCD behavior, but because I've recently been on said quest your line, Tabitha, "furtively glancing at racks" really hit me in materialistic and personal way :)
Furtively glancing at racks . . . so visual. Stalking the next purchase.
A kind of quirky (my word for the day) guy friend of mine used to say "let's go shopping for uncoordinated sale items."
Posted by Tabitha on April 24, 2003, at 11:13:46
In reply to Re: But...but...but... » Tabitha, posted by leeran on April 24, 2003, at 10:50:36
Uncoordinated sale items are the best! brings out creativity, trying to assemble a wearable ensemble. Or else you just end up with things hanging forever in the closet, tags still on, non-returnable.
Why is shopping so hard anyway? There's so much crappy merchandise out there getting in the way of the few good things. My holy grail is a really hip cute yet also functional handbag.
Posted by tina on April 25, 2003, at 14:40:12
In reply to The runs » whiterabbit, posted by Kar on April 23, 2003, at 17:23:33
Don't you just love those Imodium commercials. The new one with the Twister type game and the girl has her cheek right up against the guy's butt.....WHY do we need to see these things?
I hate most commercials. I especially hate those cheap ones that repeat phone numbers 8 million times like the "Call-a-lawyer" ones or the local car dealerships. Very annoying.
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