I’ve noticed recently with the long string of disclaimers on drug commercials that they speak clearly at a normal speed and volume; there is no real attempt to downplay the possible side effects. The voice will talk of possible heart attacks, strokes, hallucinations, insanity, and death, while on screen people go about their lives happily, presumably because of whatever poetically named drug is being advertised.One has to assume that, forced to make these full disclosures, the drug companies hope that people will still pay more attention to the images than to the words..
“Hey! You can’t gather that information without my consent!”.“You gave your consent when you agreed to the Terms Of Service. On page 342, I think it was.”
You’d really have to be desperate for a cure if you’re willing to take a drug that has death as a potential side effect, though technically, virtually any drug is dangerous depending on the person and the drug and the circumstances. Although these drugs would appear to have too much risk attached, there are people who suffer so greatly that they are willing to take that risk, and that’s why these drugs exist. At least they’re making a well-informed choice.
tahoeh2o about 9 years ago
The cure is worse than the disease…
Kaputnik about 9 years ago
I’ve noticed recently with the long string of disclaimers on drug commercials that they speak clearly at a normal speed and volume; there is no real attempt to downplay the possible side effects. The voice will talk of possible heart attacks, strokes, hallucinations, insanity, and death, while on screen people go about their lives happily, presumably because of whatever poetically named drug is being advertised.One has to assume that, forced to make these full disclosures, the drug companies hope that people will still pay more attention to the images than to the words..
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 9 years ago
I was listening to a drug commercial for something with 20 side effects, one being DEATH! I put up with the itch instead, thank you!
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 9 years ago
This one seems miscast. Peter is usually the entrepreneur- I’d have expected him to be the pharmacist.
Opheliablk about 9 years ago
lol, I am a PSW, and I know this all too well.
e.groves about 9 years ago
Why are most of the drug ads filmed in slow motion?
jtviper7 about 9 years ago
One drug commercial actually tells us..Do not take, if your allergic to it. Gee thanks
neverenoughgold about 9 years ago
I can’t think of anything to say!
Excuse me while I go take a pill…
ChessPirate about 9 years ago
Check out the disclaimer I found and posted on “Barney & Clyde” on 7-13-2104: Abilify
ChessPirate about 9 years ago
Details, details! :-)And I hope you make it!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 9 years ago
“Hey! You can’t gather that information without my consent!”.“You gave your consent when you agreed to the Terms Of Service. On page 342, I think it was.”
Marv Premium Member 4 months ago
You’d really have to be desperate for a cure if you’re willing to take a drug that has death as a potential side effect, though technically, virtually any drug is dangerous depending on the person and the drug and the circumstances. Although these drugs would appear to have too much risk attached, there are people who suffer so greatly that they are willing to take that risk, and that’s why these drugs exist. At least they’re making a well-informed choice.