One of my personal favorite comedy show has turned out to be the American medicine commercials.
They are hilarious!
I do agree that it is good to make people aware of the all the side effects before they buy the product. In that sense it is not bad to be make sure everything gets listed.
Though after hearing 5 minutes all the side effects, I keep thinking, who in their right mind wants to buy the product anymore?
One could think this being very counterproductive marketing.
A rough example from just one of the many commercials that run every day and night on most of the tv channels:
"XX can relief your pain significantly and make you feel better.
But XX is not for everyone, it can cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these: new or worsening depression, unusual changes in mood or behavior, swelling or trouble breathing, rash, blisters, changes in eye sight, including blurriness, muscle pain, fever or feeling of tiredness. Common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain, swelling of hand and feet. You may find answers to your pain in XX, ask your doctor for XX today!"
(I got tired of writing all of the side effects and what one should not do while taking the medicine...so this is just a rough example)
I keep joking with my own version to my husband when we watch tv and those kind of commercials are on: " This medicine heals your headache or any other minor ache, which would go away with rest as well. You may experience severe difficulties to breathe, your organs may stop functioning, you may get a stroke or die when taking this medicine...but ask your doctor for this medicine today, it is so worth it!"
If you want to see a one example....check this out: LINK
Real life comedy at its best!
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