Are t.v. ads having a negative effect on us? - Page 2

house_cat · ‎03-09-2010

I don't watch that much television and if I do, it is recorded so I can skip the commercials.

I guess I'm thinking of it this morning because I'm home today, and DH just loves the horrible morning news. Between the dreadful news and the commercials, I'm beginning to feel anxious.

I think it's time to go upstairs and make the bed.

~ house cat ~

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

OH!! I forgot to add .... the pharmaceutical ads will be getting WORSE, so be advised.

Last year I read that some regulation was passed for either the FCC or product advertising that said the drug companies are going to be required to provide even MORE details ... and possible side effects.

It's pretty obvious that any drug company wanting to get the word out there about a new drug coming to market will find TV to be a far reaching method to do so.

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

My Dr says ,it's Madison Ave. practicing medicine, and he is right

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

Another reason why I read.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

If I never see another viagra commercial, it will be too soon. I think tat every one should be followed by an ad for birth control.

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

ladyroxanne · ‎03-09-2010

there are two commercials that upset me alot.

the sick children that have cancer makes me sad, but i watch them. they are so brave.

the second one is about the abused animals. i have to look away, but that music they play is so sad. this one really, really bothers me.

Mary Bailey · ‎03-09-2010

Mostly, I think I would rather have the diease than the Rx The side effects are horrible!

I avoid the news all weekend long, try to only watch weather. Even that is depressing LOL Chicagoland winter blech!

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

I can't stand commercials. When one comes on,that will be my QVC watching time or doing things around the house. I'm very good at knowing when a commercial will be over so I can get back to my regular show.

No DVD here as I never know what I will be watching when I watch.

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

I am appalled that it is permitted in the US to advertise prescription drugs. This is not allowed in other countries. What on earth is the purpose of promoting a chemotherapy drug for a rare cancer? How can patients request drugs simply on the basis of an ad, as if they were promoting French fries? It gets on my last nerve!

Newgate · ‎09-05-2014

I completely agree that prescription medicine commercials should never have been allowed!! Especially when they rattle off all the side affects!!! Those come along with every prescription you fill!!