Every now and then I just have to rant !

[Randy]

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the not so subtle inference in some of the commercials lately?

There are two commercials playing at this point that both are using bubba bushes current claim to fame statement; "your either with us or your against us". One of the commercials was for a cold case episode that aired this week (mid Feb 08). The other was that annoying kid talking smack about his relative the pro car racer for Geico. It sure doesn't make me want to watch the show or buy a product!

What is the motive behind using that particular statement? Is it to continue to put that crap thought in peoples minds? You know, garbage in, garbage out. Fill peoples minds with adversity, fear, limitation. PICK A SIDE. Isn't that the core of what that statment truly says? the question I have is; Based on what question?

I've noticed that when that question comes up the person asking is hard core and will not allow any other answer but with or against, FORCING a choice. with or against normally isn't as simple as that. And it seems that many times where I have seen that forced choice used in programs or movies it has nothing to do with the supposed subject of the decision and everything to do with the questioner trying to assume control. What a bunch of garbage. time for all the power hungry, fear mongering, control freaks to be sent back to spirit so the rest of us can get on with living lives in harmony with each other, the planet and our relations.

[Randy]

You ever wonder about the people that create advertising? Over and over I have noticed statements that are clear mixed messages and often times just plan nuts in my way of looking at things. here is one example I saw the other day.

They were promoting a drug for women who had already gone through menopause. The drug is to prevent osteoporosis. the nuts part of it is the announcer after hyping the drug, gets into the standard crap of warning about possible side effects and then says the drug should not be used by women who are pregnant, may become pregnant or are nursing.

WHAT!!

Is not this drug suppose to be for women who have ALREADY gone through menopause?? If so, why would any rational person make disclaimers like that? do they really think they need to cover their asses for women who, while still fertile, use this product? Where would they get it except from their DR. You know, the ones who SHOULD KNOW that the drug is for, women that are post menopausal!

I know, it's probably just the pre defined crap they put after the "message" of all commercials these days but really. Can't any of the idiots doing advertising use their mind for something other than standing upright? Do they even look at the message of the AD at all or is it just dumped in there with no more thought than drinking their next cup of coffee? or would that be the next promo'd over stimulus drink?