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Running Man 2y ago

If you go without cable for a week or so, then you turn on the TV and see some of these commercials that are airing....you'd think you lived on Mars or something.

The drug commercials are probably the most confusing. There is an Rx for every conceivable nuisance.

Left pinky itches on Tuesdays....Try blazay blah.

Then the disclaimer, if your left pinky is allergic to this drug, causes depression, gives you heart attacks or strokes, stop taking and visit your doctor immediately.

#RandomBrainThings

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Erin Two Chicks Homestead 2y ago

We haven’t had cable in 10 years, probably more. It definitely feels like that when we do end up seeing a commercial. And so many of them make me cringe when the kids are watching. We are pretty open about a lot of things but some things I would like to keep the questions to a minimum until they’re a little older

Running Man 2y ago

Good for you!

It's traumatic to me as an adult. I can't imagine how kids are processing it.

When I am without cable, I can't say I miss it or even think about it. Podcasts and audibles are just as entertaining and informative.

Erin Two Chicks Homestead 2y ago

It is really traumatic now that you say it. For “wanting to help people” these commercials can easily make anxiety rise and it’s so unhealthy!

Running Man 2y ago

For sure. You don't notice how off-putting it is until you've been away from it for a period and return to it.

Eyeamidol 2y ago

Oof yep can't bear adverts, only streaming without them or it's just a no.

398ja 2y ago

That's how I felt the first time I visited the US a decade ago. During my three-month stay, I never turned back on again.

Running Man 2y ago

It's like the frog and boiling water situation. You become num to it so don't notice it.

But like you did, it'll be getting turned off for good in a few weeks. I was just without it for 2 weeks and didn't even think about it.

Art By Leigh Murphy 2y ago

I stopped watching tv completely in 2014. When I do catch a glimpse when I’m out and about, all it does is annoy me. Another benefit of not watching is seeing how hokey even “good” shows are. Hardly any of it is like real life.