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Trish, San Pedro, Ca — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:01:20 GMT

How about the "crotch infection dectection kit" they have out now! Where the woman is walking through her house pondering "What on earth could be causing that Itch and that Odor?!"...so she gets out this kit with a color pallet of Yellow to BLACK so she can match her test strip with the box and narrow down HER crotchal dis-comfort culprit!! AND WHY do they ALWAYS have to show it at dinnertime??!!!!!!

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Martha Grondin, Newport News VA — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:10:54 GMT

Honestly I don't think prescription drugs really need to be advertised on television. People don't need to be asking for drugs by brand name, they ought to let their doctors decide what to prescribe!!

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Tracie, Davis, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:34:39 GMT

I hate all the ads for ED and "male enhancement," but I can attest to the fact that the Cialis one with the people in the seperate bathtubs, though puzzling, is at least subtle enough to watch in the presence of children. A few years ago, it was on and our then 6-year-old son began to watch with interest. My husband and I exchanged a look, assuming we were going to have some 'splaining to do, but when it was over, our son just looked at us angelically and said "That commercial is about love." We about died!

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Melinda Mergelsberg, Costa Mesa, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:19:24 GMT

The KY commercials really are the worst. I also don't appreciate the Victoria's Secret commercial. Do the networks have no conscience any more?! How about a little discretion on the timing of these commercials!

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LA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:24:06 GMT

"they ought to let their doctors decide what to prescribe"

the "problem" with this suggestion is that the pharmaceutical companies are having a hard time peddling their drugs to the very busy doctors these days, so they are trying to cut out the "drug rep" by advertising to the masses via the "idiot box."

As for the complaint about the KY products, I actually don't find those ads nearly as creepy and TMI as the ED treatment ads, or the "itching/burning/stinking" ads. I thought they were cute at first, and even now that they have ramped them up in the "sexy" department a little bit, I still don't think they are even close to as inappropriate as, say, a Victoria's Secret ad, which, by the way, I would choose as the first ads to be removed from television entirely.

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Jennifer , Panama City Beach FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:02:49 GMT

I'm sorry, but if the product is about something you have to hide in your bathroom or medicine cabinet, it shouldn't be aired on tv. I really didn't need to know about all the people with herpes or about tp sticking to one's rear. And come on, how many men sit around singing happily about thier ED? When I was a kid I remember seeing preparation H commercials and having no idea what it was for. The commercials for these products should remain that subtle.

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Danny C, Memphis, TN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:41:55 GMT

The ones that have been wigging me out are the Trojan "fingertip massagers" for women - there are two women extolling the virtues of these little fingertip...devices while sitting in front of a desk of a much older women. After discussing the devices in detail, one asks the other where to get them, at which point the older lady butts in and tells them where she got hers....*shudder*

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Katie Spring, TX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:04:56 GMT

This train of thought reminds me of some maxi-pad ads that came out about 16 years ago...They angered me enough that I had to write a letter to the company. They had an ad campaign about how at "that time of the month" you felt like "a baby beluga." I felt that the ad campaign was thoughtless, tacky, and (forgive the generalization) probably thought up by some man somewhere...I was a freshman in college at the time, and we had to write a paper about advertising and how it portrays women. Trust me, I was ALL over that one...But, when I wrote to the company that made the pads, I got - a nice letter and some COUPONS...

From what I have seen, they don't care how offensive the commercials are - they get the product stuck in your mind (nevermind that I still remember the ad - but not which brand it was for...).

I do agree that the ads are getting out of control - PLEASE leave SOMETHING to the imagination...Spare us and the kids of the world...Especially after last year's "most advanced piece of technology you will ever pee on" ads...I still see those on Lifetime...ICK!

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Rachel, Lansing, Michigan — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:13:58 GMT

I am definately getting a bit offended by the KY Intrigue commercials. The content is borderline X-rated and airs right around 7pm where I live. simply stating the product and what it is will be enough to get the message across if it must be on television. Another one is the eXtenze commercial. It starts out by saying "male enhancement". Thank you folks for putting it right out there for us what the commercial is all about! It's awful! heh Is anything private anymore?

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Advertising Executive — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:24:31 GMT

Leslie said

"Seriously, do guys with ED sit around in garage bands and sing about their drugs?"

No more than woman standing in a kitchen over coffee discussing Vagisil Medicated Wipes, Seriously!

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Caro, Houston — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:46:10 GMT

I am a woman. I would just like to point out that I've never had a happy period, I don't discuss my birth control at bars with my girlfriends, and I certainly know what to do in the event of a yeast infection - please stop hocking products for this crap at me. Likewise, we all know that some men are impotent. Those men should go to a doctor. THIS IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. And, finally, the only people who need to know about your herpes are yourself, your doctor, and your partner(s). Nobody else cares or wants to know.

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Kirsten Denson, Sheboygan, WI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:12:15 GMT

I really have a problem with Pepto Bismol ads. All of the ads are shot to look like auditions, and all of the foks auditioning are foreign. So we're supposed to laugh at them singing that stupid jingle because they sign it with an accent??? I don't understand why that is supposed to be funny.

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Kate, Fresno, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:51 GMT

The commercials that make me leap for the remote these days are the ones that feel the need to create an animated "enemy" that you must fight by buying their product (I'm talking to YOU mucinex!). Everything from phlegm to athlete's foot now has to be represented by some kind of cartoon boogie monster that is creeping through our bodies and wreaking havoc. Enough already!

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Mike, Atlanta GA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:17:53 GMT

There is a series of commercials for BeAnEx.org, a stop-smoking web site. Each shows someone going through a normal daily process and completely messing it up - the longest one features a man trying to get ready in the morning. He puts his pants on backwards and irons his shirt while he's wearing it... then you see him sitting on the toilet tank, with the lid off, reaching for toilet paper. Eww!!! Somehow, quitting smoking has GOT to be less difficult than knowing not to crap in the toilet tank!

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Valerie Veltri, Cathedral City, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:07:52 GMT

How about the new pregnancy test........"the most scientific thing you'll ever pee on........."!!!!! And, they show a stream of water hitting the gauge! Ugh!!!!

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:02:36 GMT

I will gladly sit through a marathon of these commercials if only they'd get rid of the Free Credit Report.com ads!!!

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Wendy O'Connell, Herndon, VA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:10:58 GMT

How about a local ad for a telephone chat line called something like "Yes Girls" -- don't be lonely, call us we're here, (complete with 1/2 naked girls licking their lips); immediately followed by the "I'm going to have to block you" ad with the chain saw guy. Nice, we can block a show, but we can't block a sex-chat line ad. I could see my 14 year old trying to memorize the telephone number sitting right next to me! Unreal.

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bixlives, Fl. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:20:38 GMT

Just turn off the TV.

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Lee, Ft Lauderdale, FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:08:34 GMT

How about the home-pregnancy test commercial showing a "stream of urine" going onto the end of the test? And they annouce "The most advanced piece of technology you will ever pee on"? Come on.... being a woman, I find that more offensive then the Trojan commerical with the pigs.

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Michelle, Greensboro, NC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:40:17 GMT

I dislike all the above mentioned commercials completely but what REALLY gets me is how the networks happily let the grossest of those on the airwaves but the moment a nude or partially nude body is in a show, they blank THAT out. I know the sponsors pay to advertise but the shows pay more to be broadcast. Hey guys! You can advertise for ED but you don't have the nerve to show what body part's involved?! Fine! Then dump the commercials! Don't subject US to what YOU think is acceptable. You can't always have it YOUR way!

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Katie, Aylmer, "State" of Quebec — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:46:23 GMT

"the most sophisticated piece of equipment... you will ever pee on."

Word fail me.

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Lisa San Antonio, TX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:48:11 GMT

The "AXE" body spray ads!! Gross...one shows a guy who doesn't have time to shower before his girlfriend arrives so he sprays "AXE" all over and it forms a hard crust all over and he slams himself against the wall and all the gunk cracks off...what he's "clean" now? ugh!! Others AXE ad show some anorexic guy in tight man panties seeing every anorexic girl in her bra and panties looking for a hookup? Yuck!!!

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Jill, PA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:59:49 GMT

What about the home pregnancy tests that say something to the effect of "the most advanced test you will EVER PEE ON!" I've actually seen two versions of this commercial. The one during the daytime hours uses the word 'pee'. The one shown during evening hours says something like "...advanced test you will ever *ahem*, well, you know". We don't need them to explain that you need to pee on a stick so just stop it!!

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Amy, Greensboro , North Carolina — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:08:22 GMT

While I was looking over these ads everyone's mentioned, the thought struck me...

they should first play the 'Viva Viagra' (or the Cialis) ad, and then immediately follow it up with the one for Valtrex....

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Amy, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:14:04 GMT

Really, we are uberconservative about what is 'allowed' on television anyway. If it offends you, DON'T WATCH IT. Read a book or get some exercise. People are ridiculous. You should be your own morality compass, not the FCC.

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bunni — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:17:15 GMT

The Viva Viagra commercials really get to me. First of all Elvis must be rolling in his grave! Second of all have you ever heard any of your friends sit around and sing about getting some when they get home?

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Pat in Dallas, Texas — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:18:50 GMT

The Valtrex ads are the worst.

Her: "I have Herpes"
Him: "And, I don't.....Yet..."

This ad plainly tells you that NOTHING can completely stop the spread of herpes, or guaratee that your partner won't get it. It seems to me that not only are they handing out WAY too much information, but selling a completely false sense of security, too.

Get It Off My TV!!!!

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Heather, San Gabriel, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:26:18 GMT

The one commercial that makes me completely uncomfortable is Lifelock where they tell someone's social security number. I change the channel any time I see or hear that ad.

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Doug — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:32:42 GMT

I'll go a little off-topic and say that in movies Hollywood does no better. A recent example: we rented the Transformers movie on DVD, which is rated PG-13. We thought that was because of the action & violence. Wish we had been warned beforehand about the sudden, abrupt discussion of "Sam's Happy Time" in the middle of the movie with our very inquisitive daughter watching. And there was absolutely NO reason for that to be in the movie nor for it to go on and on.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:34:12 GMT

There is one commerical that was changed -- it is for a pregnancy test, and showed a stick with a flood of water running over it, and the tag line was something like, "The only stick strong enough that you can pee on." Or someething to that effect. Made me cringe.

But I saw it the other day, and the verbiage has changed, thankfully.

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Laura R — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:37:58 GMT

I hate the commercial that is for Beano or something. There is a guy in a job interview, and the interviewer keeps peppering the conversation with passing-gas references, such as, "Sales have been flatulent." It's SO juvenile! What are we, 12? And do we really need to be reminded over and over again just what it means to pass gas?

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Danielle, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:38:47 GMT

The KY ads and prescription drug ads are completely inappropriate, but I think the worst I've seen recently is a commercial for the EPT pregnancy test. The end of the commercial says, "It's the most advanced stick you will ever pee on." Obviously viewers have been complaining, because the new version says, "It's the most advanced stick you will ever, you know, on," or something to that effect. Why does that need to be said?! We know what a pregnancy test is for, and we know how to use a pregnancy test. Is nothing sacred any more?! It's amazing how commercials have made even pregnancy seem trashy and tacky.

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Amanda, Lansdowne, PA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:39:59 GMT

I definitely wouldn't miss the Victoria's Secret commercials. Whenever they com on and I'm around my family (Mom and little brother) I feel like I should be changing the channel! And I'm sure seeing a bunch of underweight women provocatively strutting around in lacy underwear is FABULOUS for children to see! I could also do without the Charmin bears too. We all know HOW the TP is sticking to their butts and I'd rather not think about the 20 times I see that commercial a day. And of course the STD commercials... Some things should just not be plastered all over television.

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Suzanne Federici, Tempe, AZ — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:40:15 GMT

This ad is not offensive per se, but it does show that no one seems to read these ads before they put them on TV. An ad for "Evista" has several "older" women & the VO says "If you are a post-menopausal woman & worried about osteoporousis..." Then it continues with all the warnings...& then follows a list of who should not take this medication. "Do not taken this medication if you are pregnant,nursing or may become pregnant." How many post-menopausal women out there are likely to be pregnant or nursing, let alone someone who may become pregnant?

The mute button on my remote is going to stop working because of all the ads I choose not to listen to, let alone watch. For sheer aggravation are the ads by/for law firms.

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Luke Grey, Richmond — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:41:01 GMT

I absolutely hate all TV ads aimed at any bodily function, male or female. Advertising these products in magazines is enough.

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Vic, Simpsonville, SC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:50:49 GMT

So, 400 years later, the idiotic, hypocritical prudishness of the Puritans continues to haunt us. Never mind Darfur, or Burma or Iraq- our drawers are wadded over ads for personal hygiene products. Americans can be such doofusses.

Still, that Viva Viagra ad IS awful.

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Bill Ramsey, Huntington, WV — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:52:19 GMT

Such commercials implicitly communicate "This is ok behavior." They go on the same shelf with fat guys stuffing themselves with greasy food, families eating and talking with their mouths full and sauce on their faces, and teenage girls saying they want "more meat." The real message seems to be that Americans are pigs and slobs and should revel in it.

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Molly, St. Louis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:56:44 GMT

Ewww! How about the Ped-Egg ad - the device that basically cheese-grates the callouses off your feet? It shows the person emptying the dead-skin debris into the trashcan. Gross!

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jennifer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:01:11 GMT

I hate the pregnancy test ad where it shows the stream of urine hitting the test.. disgusting... no one wants to see that mess

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Linda H. Port Chester, NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:07:38 GMT

The one that gets to me is The pretty woman sitting in a bar with a bunch of pigs. One of the pigs says he's not giving up and he goes to a vending machine and gets a Trojan condom. The pig immediatley turns into a handsome young man who is going to make this girl's "dreams come true" an insult to both sexes.

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AW, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:14:33 GMT

what about the one for the pregnancy test that says "its the best piece of technology you'll ever pee on" while showing what i can only hope is water streaming onto the stick? i honestly can't tell if they are joking or if the commercial is meant to be as serious as they make it sound. either way, it grosses me out!

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mom in br — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:18:47 GMT

I don't like the pregancy test that shows a stream (of water, I guess) actually hitting the stick and then says something about it being the most advanced thing you will ever pee on. Yuck! Do we really need to see that?

I don't like the ED, male enhancement or the KY ads either because they have come on during shows that my children were watching. Just what I need - a 7 year old running around the house singing Viva Viagra! It seems that while some attention is being paid to show content and giving the shows ratings, there is no attention being paid to the commercials.

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Lydia, Chicago — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:19:56 GMT

It seems several people here don't have any health problems and misunderstand the point of drug ads. The drug ads are good for people who actually do have health problems, not everyone has the most fantastic doctor who knows about every medication option and automatically prescribes the best medication for your condition. Even if you are on a good medication, sometimes a better one comes out that is more effective or has less unpleasant side effects, so it's nice to know when a new medicine comes to market!

Anyways, I hate-hate-hate the "itchy feminine odor" commercials, they used to be somewhat tolerable but now they are definitely in TMI land. The herpes commercials are awful too, those people are WAY too happy about their herpes pills and it makes the commercial really creepy!

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KB — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:24:29 GMT

I sure appreciate all you people watching all these awful ads for me. I've had a DVR for around 5 years, and don't recognize a single one of the commercials complained about here, either in the article or the comments.

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Wanda, Houston, Texas — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:31:08 GMT

I hate the commercial for a winged feminine hygiene pad with the little red ball jumping around, right in the middle of the pad. Significance like that I don't need!

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Sundee, Texarkana AR — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:33:11 GMT

i really cringe at the home pregnancy test commercials. Does it have to say "it's the most technologial thing you will ever pee on" and then to procede to show a stream of "pee" -- ugh hello that is so gross. as a mom myself - i have taken a home test and yeah it was gross. but to show that on TV is just yuck.

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jrzygrl — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:33:28 GMT

I cant stand the I have herpies and I don't couples.. I am glad there is something out there to help them, but I dont need to know. Those peptobismo commercials have got to be the worst though, these people can't even carry a tune or speak clear English and watching them rub their stomachs and grab their butts is way more then we need...And I love when they list the slip possibility of side effects for these medications. The ones that really get to me is the depression medication that can lead to suicide (does anyone not see the oxymoron in this) and I dont know what the pill is for but it could cause uncontrollable gambling.. What the heck is that about?

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Kasey, Oklahoma City — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:41:40 GMT

This crosses out of product ads, but I am so tired of the violent, frightening, graphic "horror" movie commercials. We're a big sports family and Sportscenter is on in our house often enough--we have 2 young sons. I shouldn't have to be diving for the remote to hide the ads when the programming is perfectly safe!!!!

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Scott, Rockford, IL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:43:01 GMT

I don't know that it's a matter of "Too Much Information," but a matter of presentation. I don't mind the commercials that come straight forward like for Gardasil and Valtrex. They address serious problems with serious calm ads.

But the Enzyte ads are over the top , unless of course Adam Sandler's character "Billy Madison" has ED. If I'm going to immature and all middle school humor about something, it's not going to be my sex life.

And also, note to Viagara. Why on earth do those commerials with the fellows singing about Viagara have a "time stamp" of 1:22 am. If you have sex on your mind, shouldn't you be at home in bed with your spouse actually having sex instead of singing about it to the tune of an old Elvis song. DUH!!!!!!!!!!

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Steve, Madison, WI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:43:13 GMT

I don't think we have any ability or grounds to complain about inappropriate or "Sexy" ads when our TV schedule is full of detailed and graphic depictions of the most brutal killing/murders imaginable.

I'm not worried about the effect of an ED, STD, or Bacteria-Rich-Yogurt ad (as annoying as they are). What worries me is the constant, brutal violence. Very realistic in gore and blood, but NOT in how people handle it and it's societal effects. Yeah, your CSI/Law and Order/24 programs will realistically depict what a gunshot wound to the chest looks like. But it doesn't show how witnessing that destroys people's lives.

If you need to depict violence for a story, fine, but make EVERYTHING realistic - not just the autopsy/rape/reenactment shots. Include the constant nightmares of the responders, the suicides of the survivors, broken relationships, the giant chunk of your soul that dies after being around those events - all of that "great" realism should go together.

But a herpes ad? What's wrong with a country that freaks out at ED/drug ads but the hooker-murdered-with-a-railway-spike-in-the-skull prime time lineup passes muster?

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Dee — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:56:08 GMT

I think the worst commercial EVER is the pregnancy test. "The most advanced piece of technology you would ever pee on" OK, not only is that is just something that could go unsaid, BUT let's add the visual and REALLY sit there slacked jawed!

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Benito Camarillo, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:59:36 GMT

The worst thing about most of the "offensive" ads is the lack of real creativity. There are some very talented folks in the advertising world, but some how sponsors seem to be buying into a lot of sophomoric, insensitive junk. Unfortunately, if sales volume increases, credit will be given where it probably does not belong. Long live the OLD vw commercials!

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Shlomo, Passaic, NJ — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:08:41 GMT

Those Charmin ads are revolting. To show a bear sitting and taking a dump is bad enough. To show the facial expressions of "the final push" in progress is gross. I guess the Charmin bears eat too much vegetables with fiber, and not enough humans.

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Wendy R., Chicago — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:14:07 GMT

I hate the maxi pad commercials that demonstrate how much liquid they can absorb. Even though they use the blue water, it's still icky. Tampon commercials get a little too graphic too for my taste. I remember as a kid watching TV with my dad and seeing a tampton commercial. "What's a tampon, Dad?" I asked. Instant panic. "Oh, you mean trumpets?!" He said. "They're talking about trumpets! You know what trumpets are." I was a bit confused, but didn't take the matter further. We've had some good laughs about that one.

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Carly DuHain, Baltimore, Maryland — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:16:45 GMT

I think they're all hilarious. America will be the last sensitive country remaining, I'm sure. You should see what they air in the UK! We're mild in comparison!

The only add I did find a bit uncomfortable, but still hilarious as I do have a sense of humor, is the "most sophisticated piece of equipment you will ever pee on" pregnancy test commercial.

And I think these commercials are aimed toward those who have the afflictions, but are to ashamed or nervous to do anything about them. If they see people on television bravely declaring that there is something to be done about their issues (no matter what they might be), it could be encouraging for those affected to get the help they need.

We should stop being so sensitive! Our children will learn soon enough.

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Amy, Parkersburg, WV — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:19:24 GMT

Have you seen the Mentos commercial? Apparently the new Mentos is so mouth-watering that when a guy pops the candy in his mouth, a female ignores the water fountain right next to him and instead bends down to "drink" from his mouth. Gross! I didn't know how to explain it to my five-year-old; I mean, which is worse: explaining that they're making out (which is what it looks like) or that the woman was "drinking" from the guy's mouth?

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Rose Norfolk Nebraska — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:25:01 GMT

I agree that all these ads are horrible but I would have to say the worst are those for STD's These ads use attractive people to glamorize STD's. These diseases are anything but glamorous. I personally would tell anyone who has an STD not to have sex at all in order not to spread the STD instead of use this product and merely reduce your chance of spreading the disease.

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Sue, NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:27:37 GMT

Why don't the networks take a stand and refuse to air these obnoxious and offensive ads. Fat chance that will happen, it's a money maker. Even this website has ads of this nature displayed all over the place. It's all about the bottom line.

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This is Shel — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:32:52 GMT

I actually think the "This is Bob" commercials are hysterical, they are so cheesy and over-the-top... HOWEVER... I do feel that they should not be shown until after 11pm. They are not appropriate for general audiences.

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Kerry Steinert, Amherst, WI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:40:25 GMT

Whenever the Victoria's Secret ads come on, my daughter says "close your eyes, dad". SHE'S smart enough to realize the commercials are are inappropriate, and she's only 10.

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Mark S., Roswell, GA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:43:55 GMT

Amen. We have become a crude society all over, unfortunately.

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Melinda — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:44:32 GMT

I can't the First Response pregnancy test ads..."the best thing you will ever pee on"???? they actually USE the word "pee" and show a stream of water hitting the indicator! It's absolutely vile.

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Beth, St. Louis MO — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:46:28 GMT

I cannot STAND the pregnancy test commercial where all you see is a big stream of liquid hitting the test...I don't need to see someone pee-ing on a stick on the big screen, thankyouverymuch!!

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RR — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:48:37 GMT

The "Tag" (or "Axe", I can't remember which is which) commercial on G4, where the bell rings and the lovers begin wrestling? Noooooo... even my supposedly hormone-addled 12-year-old is squicked out by this one.

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Kate B, Fargo ND — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:58:40 GMT

Well, according to most commercials nowadays, we Americans are nothing but fat, impotent and clinically depressed.

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TAR — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:00:08 GMT

What are you talking about? The Victoria Secrets commercials are the best 30 seconds on television. They should seriously think about turning those into an hour television program. It would be better than all the "reality" crap that is on every channel these days. If I have to see one more show about people singind and dancing........

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Star, Reno NV — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:08:20 GMT

No wonder the medical field is over priced and the health care system sucks. There ought to be laws preventing those kinds of ads. Elvis used to be not shown from the waist down because of his pelvic undulations, maybe they were on to something?

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lizzie — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:11:59 GMT

My daughters know what's up, but so far my son doesn't quite get most of the commercials. However, the Vicki's Secret ones have got to go!!! What's the secret, Vicki? There's really nothing hidden anymore! They are waaaay to racy to be shown during family tv time hours, (don't even get me started on how there are no longer ANY family friendly shows on the 3 major networks in the first place) and I don't particularly want to see them during ANY daytime hours.
I have to say though, the most disgusting ones personally for me are the Hardees commercials. The men making disgusting smacking noises while chewing on their "cheese paper" make me race for the mute button before I gag!

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karyn raleigh nc — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:16:05 GMT

I hate all of the prescription drug ads, the ed ads,and the weight loss ads. If they didn't show them so often, it wouldn't be as bad. I change the channel every time one of them are on.

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mi2 chicago, il — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:16:32 GMT

AMEN to Martha Grondin. Pharmecutical companies should spend the money on research NOT tv ads. We, the public do not need to see them.

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Kristen Boston, MA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:17:34 GMT

In my opinion, this country tries to keep too many topics hush, hush. These products that the commercials are advertising are a part of this society so why not show them. If you don't like what is on the t.v., make a conscious effort to not watch instead of watching and then complaining about what is being shown. Our lives these days revolve too much around the television anyways.

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Thomas W., Poulsbo, WA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:20:50 GMT

The commercial that gets me is "The Wedgies Free Panties" for women. There is this woman is a store performing all sorts of gyrations and facial contortions to, presumably, clear a wedgies. It's poor taste, a more pragmatic approach would serve the target audience better.

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Scott M., Santa Fe NM — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:22:59 GMT

If they outlawed drug commercials, how would the pharma cos. spend all the money they're making? Certainly not on R&D, where they might actually come up with a CURE for a disease not just something to ward off symptoms. But then again, if they created cures, their customer base would all but disappear, which isn't good for business or being able to steer public policy with large cash donations to their in-the-pocket politicians. We can't have that!

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Eric, Tulsa, OK — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:29:13 GMT

Regardless of what you think of the commercials and their appropriateness, I find it curiously amusing that the same government that strictly regulates whats appropriate for the TV show itself would stand blissfully by and let ads for STDs, sex, and underwear go through without a second thought.

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Nancy Leppard, Wautoma, WI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:36:26 GMT

Last Night around 2a I saw a commercial for POS-T-VAC, a product the supplies suction to a mans penis until he's 'ready to go.' I laughed so hard I choked. Now the concept is fine, no pills, etc, but it's just too much like the machine is stimilating you, not your partner. That's a 'not for prime time' special.

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Claire Haire, Omaha, NE — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:45:16 GMT

The best reason ever for a DVR!

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marilyn — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:50:18 GMT

I'm with some of the others regarding the Victoria's Secret ads. They aren't actually advertising the underwear to women, because the ads flash by too quickly to get a look at the clothing. They are selling the sexy preening of models for entertainment value and product recognition. I think its a poor message for children to see.

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D, Boise, ID — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:50:54 GMT

All I can say is 'thank God for tivo/dvr'! I guess the ads would bother me less if they were run on appropriate shows/stations at appropriate times. Do I really need to hear about a herpes treatment in when watching a rated PG family movie or episode of Iron Chef America with my kids?? We tune out as many ads as possible with our dvr. Oftentimes, we just hit pause at the beginning of a show and jump in 10-20 minutes later which lets us skip all the commercials.

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Jay "Maverick" San Diego, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:01:05 GMT

I have a weird concept.....how about everyone lighten up and RELAX!!! I mean seriously, are any of those commercials truly traumatic or causing any problems in your life?!?!?!?!

Life is a short ride peeps! Enjoy it!

And another weird concept...........you can always change the channel!!!

Have a great day!!!

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Michael Todd, Chicago, IL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:04:33 GMT

This is all attributable to what I've been calling for years the side effects of the Ricki Lake'ing of America. Ever since her show really took the questionable 'art' of baring all for the world to see to the level it did, we have continued this downward slide towards TMIville and it just keeps getting more and more shocking. We have lost the ability to discern what should be kept discreet and private and have swung to the opposite end of the "Let it all hang out!" spectrum and it's gross. From Britney's privates to "I have genital herpes, but she doesn't!" commercials on TV, it's just way way way past the point of no return.

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Joe G., Independence, Mo. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:24 GMT

I am completely with Trish, the first time i viewed that ad, i was eating dinner. Needless to say, end of dinner. And why do they always make it seem like if a woman is on her period, she is going to want to go horseback riding, windsurfing, etc.?

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Shelley, Louisville, Ky — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:14:16 GMT

The worst for me was when my 7 year old son broke out singing Viva Viagra in the middle of the grocery store. Talk about embarrassing. How do you explain why it is inappropriate to a 7 year old who knows nothing about ED.

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Neil, NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:15:58 GMT

"the "problem" with this suggestion is that the pharmaceutical companies are having a hard time peddling their drugs to the very busy doctors these days, so they are trying to cut out the "drug rep" by advertising to the masses via the "idiot box." "

We're better off with pharma companies peddling on TV, they used to pay off doctors to give you their medicine whether it was best for you or not.

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RGD, Norfolk, VA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:17:45 GMT

I was reading a story elsewhere on this site about celebrity designed My Little Ponys that will be auctioned for charity. Cute story and one I can see sharing with a small child. "Look honey here are special ponys that are going to help other kids. Let's scroll down and oops!" There’s Gene Simmons with his famous tongue three feet out in the air looking like something I don’t want to explain to a kid.

I’m not much of a prude but sometimes the issue has more to do with associations and juxtaposition than with content per se. My Little Pony and our boy Gene on the same page? Now isn't that fun. The afternoon special with an ad for, place your inappropriate message here. I don’t favor formal censorship and I think adults should have access to most content, but there are issues of appropriateness. I may monitor what my child watches but how do I control the ads and other unexpected and inappropriate content?

This example certainly isn’t as egregious as many others, but it is indicative mindset we have attained in this area. Take a walk through any video store and really look at the horror and garbage displayed. I don’t mind a little raciness but when a simple walk to rent Nemo for a six year old means strolling by mutilated bodies with smiles on their faces, then I am reminded how callous we have become. I don’t know how young children even sleep at night. I do know that parents have to endlessly explain why this or that should just be ignored - like so much static. Thanks for the object lesson.

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Kate Swann, Mechanicsville, Va. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:19:31 GMT

I grew up during the I Love Lucy...episodes and the oh so special tampax ads. But what is more bother some than those two facts..Is I also grew up during the time that it was "cool" to steal your Dads Playboy and see oh yeah what amounts to todays Victory Secret Ad...It's called a "Secret" for a reason. Back then we needed suggestions to be "Bad Girls" now our kids can just watch "Family Time" TV commericals. what a load off my mind and my Dads Playboy stash.

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Jeff Smith, San Clemente, California — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:29:13 GMT

We have only a few choices, don't watch the TV or record everything and by-pass the ads.

It is really bothersome to think I can't watch an NFL game with my 8 year old daughter and 11 year old son without them singing "Viva Viagra" for the rest of the day.

"Dad, what is Viagra?"
"Dad, what is genital herpes?"

We now record everything and by-pass all ads.

Today's ads are obscene!

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Penny — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:31:32 GMT

The one I really cann't stand is that Mentos ad. Some guy is sitting next to a watercooler and some woman walks by and plasters her mouth to his and then there are all these glugging noises. Doesn't that gross out anyone but me? Spit-swapping is one thing, but spit drinking? Yuk. I have to change the channel every time. And I don't get it. Does eating a Mentos cause complete strangers to makk on you for no apparent reason? Do Mentos make you thirsty and completely indiscriminate of where you get your liquid refreshment? If there was no guy and no watercooler, would she be slurping out of a toilet, doggie fashion? It's not prompting me to race out and buy Mentos, I'll tell you that.

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DB, CT — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:37:21 GMT

As much as I hate all of the "this should be between you and your doctor" genre of commercials, I crack up every time I see the ED ad with Smilin' Bob when they use wood as a background. Not an ounce of subtlety with these guys - next they'll be using pictures of trains going into tunnels and the Washington monument to sell their wares.

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HC, Newbury Park, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:37:48 GMT

GROW UP! Please people, what a bunch of whiney babies. We live in America, the land of the FREE! That means that you are FREE to change the channel or better yet, turn off your tv! Who are you that you are so "offended?" Sad life! I personally could care less about those commercials, they have nothing to do with me. And I am able to talk with my children about the things that they need to know about. It is exactly this attitude of "policing morality" that is wrong with the current climate in our society. Please take a course in the evolution of our great nation and remember that we all have the freedom of expression and the freedom to select something else. Use your rights. But stop trying to police other people who's preferences are different than your own.

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MF, Harrisburg Pa — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:38:19 GMT

First off, there are way too many ads that I've had to explain to my young sons. I think it's a battle to see which ad can draw the most "ewwwws". Tha being said, I find a quick finger to the mute mutton works rather well. BTW Kate, duct tape also protects the stash!

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Ellyn, CT — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:38:35 GMT

How about the Avodart ad with the model makers? Dumb and dumber!

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Kristine, Portland, OR — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:46:11 GMT

See the thing about this is that advertisers have done exactly what they aimed to do. You don't have to like their product, but it remains in your mind. AND, if you ever needed one of these products, they most likely would be the first you think of. Very clever - it is so annoying, you can't forget about it. Aside from all the opinions yay or nay, you have to admit it is a brilliant way to attach something to your brain.

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A. Schaffer, Stevenson Ranch, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:52:10 GMT

I agree 100%. I don't need to see a commercial about Herpes medicine every five minutes, followed by an ad for Viagra or Cialis (are these people working together?). Also, the Charmin and Pepto Bismal ads are AWFUL. I immediately change the channel whenever they are on. I think we all know what toilet paper is for, I don't need the literal interpretation of a bear you-know-whating in the woods. And the Pepto Bismal ads - gimme a break. I really don't need a song about stomach problems. I long for the days of Mr. Whipple.

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Mike, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:04:04 GMT

If an ad offends me, annoys me, or even insults my intelligence, I avoid whatever they're selling.

Oh, and Billy Mays? That guy can go die in a fire.

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JoAnn Noorda — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:04:14 GMT

Last night I saw the most offensive ad I hope ever to see.... two girls discussing and showing a picture of the "finger diddler" and informing us how we could purchase it online. I'm offended by bathroom humor and comics who can't tell a joke without 23 bleeps in them. I feel absolutely ashamed of the human race when I think of the millions of thoughts they could entertain that would elevate them above animal levels and give them some class. There is a huge difference between people whose minds are filled with thoughts of real personal growth and those filled with garbage seeking the lowest levels of physical satisfaction. Having to add the term "guttersnipe" after your name just might embarrass you if you ever grow up. Shame on all of you who allow the demeaning and debasing of life to plunge to it's lowest form.

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zarvos — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:10:08 GMT

Gee, all this TMI and disgusting commercials, nothing being done about it, yet the gov't and public wanted to hang Janet Jackson for an exposed nipple. The FCC should be more stringent on these kinds of commercials . . . oh wait, the pharmaceuticals own the gov't agencies now . . .hmmmm

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Mike, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:10:39 GMT

John Doe: "I will gladly sit through a marathon of these commercials if only they'd get rid of the Free Credit Report.com ads!!!"

OOOOOOOHHHH!!!! The things I want to do to those jerks, Cannibal Corpse wouldn't even sing about because it would be TOO brutal!

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Natalie, Columbia, SC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:10:41 GMT

I think one of the worst commercials was the one by a feminine product company where the lady was in the feminine aisle at the grocery store and asks a passerby, "dont you hate it when your pad is all wet and sticky?" and then she slaps the "good, non sticky" pad against her shoulders as some sort of visual aid for the poor grocery shopper. ugh, the word usage in that commercial was disgusting. all my lady friends agree. dont approach me with pads in a grocery store

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Point Blank — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:11:12 GMT

I don't feel it's the job of television to sensor these kinds of Ads from our children, it's ours. I like the fact there's an ad for Valtrex on the air. I want my children to see it and ask questions. It shows there are STD's out there and you can get it. Hence the Ad for Trojans. We would be very naive if you think your teenage child is not having sex or thinking about it.

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Carol, Moncks Corner, SC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:11:35 GMT

Gee, why did I think all of the above ads named and described above were offensive to only me? The 2 worst ones are the Ped-egg ad and the pregnancy test. Does any one remember the national toy store ad where the kid says to people behind him and his mother in line, "I just went poo-poo in my potty." Thank goodness that one didn't last too long.

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Louise Leahy, Center Point, TX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:19:04 GMT

It's fine to say "Turn off the TV," but you might be watching something entertaining. No way to predict when those awful ads will pop up -- including the bears, Cialis and herpes meds ads.

However, I particularly dislike the purring, husky voiced driver in a couple of car ads talking about the "boy's club" and does your car return the favor when you turn it on. It's as if the ad folks think we won't notice this woman is edging dangerously close a bimbo stereotype if they put her in an expensive car.

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Mickie Ross - Jefferson City, MO — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:21:29 GMT

Hi Ho Steve-a-rino

Get a life. If I want to watch the CSI and L&O flics, I choose to do so - I also watch every cooking show there is - but I don't have a choice of the "body" commercials and the extended list of medications and their side effects. Most of which I would never take because the side effects are worse than the original disease. I don't need everyone's sex life in my face all the time - but - they have to get their bucks too. That is what the record button and fast forward were built for.

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Jo, Yakima, WA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:22:25 GMT

"the most sophisticated piece of equipment... you will ever pee on."

I love this commercial. The way I look at it, everyone knows you pee on those things, and it is funny that so much innovation goes into perfecting something meant to be peed on. I think it's hilarious.

That being said, I hate maxi pad commercials or tampon commercials that show how much liquid the things will hold, and vagisil commercials where women talk about the symptoms.

The pepto bismol commercial where they chant about the symptoms is just about the most disgusting thing I've ever seen.

Then again, I also think the "Bob" commercials are highly entertaining.

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Rooster Beloit WI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:26:17 GMT

I HATE the commercial that has little mucus (snot) dancing around. Just thinking about it makes stomach queasy

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Katie, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:31:16 GMT

I like Doug's comment where he basically implies that the language and violence in a PG-13 movie would be ok for his child to watch, but any talk about sex is horrible!
It's obvious that we are not trying to shield our kids from all things that they shouldn't be seeing. We are just trying to protect ourselves from the awkwardness we feel when sex is brought up. Puritanical Americans feel that sex is icky, but have no problem letting their 3rd grader play a video game where he blows the heads off other people.

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Jen, Tempe, AZ — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:31:25 GMT

I am having a problem now with the Altel ads with Chad and the other wireless reps - they seem to have replaced the Sprint guy with a thinner guy in a horrible wig. The original Sprint guy was the best one! He had the best line delivery of all of them, it was like perfect slacker-nerd. The new guy just can't compete. And what's with the wig?

But I guess it's not going to be for too much longer, since Altel is going away anyway.

I really like the KFC commercial where the family is sitting eating dinner, talking about how the Dad was in a band in college. I like this commercial because the kids look enough like the parents that I actually wonder if it's a real family that they hired all 4 of them. They look like a family, they have the same regional accent, seriously, are these people actually related? The casting director did an awesome job casting that family.

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Mike, Carmichael, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:32:19 GMT

The commercial that bugs me is the one where some guy is sitting next to a water cooler. He appears to be chewing something, can't remember what.

A woman then approaches and appears to kiss him while he is sitting down, but instead, she seems to be drinking water from the man's mouth. When done, she straightens-up, and flips down the man's now upturned nose.

The worst part was that while she was drinking water from the man's mouth, instead of the water cooler, a water bubble sound was made while she was drinking. Later airings of the commercials seem to have dubbed that sound out. The commercial must have been for some breath freshener I would guess.

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Carl — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:32:42 GMT

If you don't like what's on TV, get rid of the TV. The TV network you're watching is not your network; it's their network, and they can put TMI in their ads if they want. I'd rather read a book. No ads.

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Cathy, Ventnor NJ — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:37:48 GMT

What about the "should have used preparation H!" commercial..do I really want to watch some guy wigglying his butt on the bleachers because he didn't use the stuff?

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Katy, Hilliard, Ohio — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:41:25 GMT

Alright, my "fav" worst add is for refresh (or how ever they spell it) Is a commercial for a womans product and it has all these women in there everyday life saying...

After your period... refresh
After intercourse ....refresh
(this one gets me) AFTER DOUCHING.... refresh

That's right Douching,and this airs all the time where I live.

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Maura, Springfiel, MA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:44:22 GMT

I am personally offended as a Boston Red Sox fan with the birth control product "Yaz". "Yaz" is the great Carl Yasztremski. "Reverse the Curse" is a slogan the Red Sox and their fans have been using for years, before they won the WS in 2004, that is.

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Essie, White Lake, MI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:48:47 GMT

I hate to hear the Beatles songs being used in Target ads, and diaper ads (yuck!), and now "A Little Help from My Friends" is making the rounds. I also feel sorry for parents of small children and the "Viva Viagra" song--we used to sing the "Oscar Meyer" song and the Armour hot dog song and all the cigarette and beer jingles as kids, so I can imagine what gets sung in the sandboxes today.

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JT Agee Rushville IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:58:23 GMT

And the worst part is that these comments validate the effectiveness of the ad campaigns. The advertisers don't care if you like the ad or not, they just want us to have retained the information. They won, we lost.

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Cyndi, MN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:08:12 GMT

To those of you complaining about those of us expressing our opinions on ads we can't stand, why are YOU reading this blog? The whole point of it is asking people to share about favorite and annoying ads. This, too, is freedom of expression. Doesn't mean we don't care about important world issues. Just means we want to have a little fun by sharing our thoughts and opinions.

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patti, powell, tn — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:14:22 GMT

how about the construction worker eating fiber ceral of some kind and the truck load of bricks falling behind him and then the long poles fall..this is the most revolting commercial i have ever seen. my husband gets ticked off over the viagra stuff. after all, unless you live in a cave with no cable, you should know what viagra is......

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Laurah in NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:34:20 GMT

I am so glad that I do not have children to whom I have to explain what a 4 hour erection is. That's all I have to say.

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Anon, Anon, Anon — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:36:27 GMT

Unfortunately, due to a crime against me in my youth, the Valtrex does pertain to me.

If any doctor ISN'T aware of such a common med by now, one that is created for 20% of the U.S. population, they should consider another career.

What I don't appreciate is the ever constant reminder. I don't think we really need this ad constantly on certain stations as if we didn't get the idea when they aired it 5 minutes ago.

Another that irritates me is the Girls Gone Wild commercials. You know the ones that seem to last 10 minutes? Not everyone with insomnia is some lonely guy living in his mom's basement. Seems like they also had a bet going on who could make the smallest blackout.

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Elizabeth, Washington — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:49:47 GMT

Get a DVR.... skip past all the commercials!!! Problem solved!!!

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Grossed out, Arlington, VA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:15:35 GMT

My favorite is the women with genital herpes swimming in the public pool or on the childrens playground swings. TOO FAR & TOO MUCH!

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Cam, NC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:19:01 GMT

How about the ads for one of the pregnancy tests that SHOW a urine stream hitting the stick?? That is the most tasteless ad I've seen.

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KH Boise, ID. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:19:58 GMT

I am so tired of people telling me to turn off my TV if I am offended by obscene advertising! Why is it that I should be subjected to offensive material if I want to watch a program or sporting event? What really angers me is that I PAY for cable and we are still forced to see these ads. I would pay well for commercial free!

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Stephanie, Lex, KY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:20:10 GMT

Forget all of the gross commercials about old men singing about how they can't get it up anymore, or couples talking about their most private moments and how an STD may or may not be impeding them...the aforementioned Axe body spray ads and pretty much any Hardee's commercial that has been released in the last two years are all offensive to women! "Here guys, spray this on and every woman around you will turn into a panting animal who just has to have you." The Hardee's commercials are also offensive to men, though...turns them all into morons who can't figure out how to open a cereal box, or unbelievably cool guys who have to take their car in to have "cheater" buffed out of it when the girls they're playing catch on and get angry. Disgusting.

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Sarita Shires, Denver Colorado — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:24:42 GMT

What I've gotten from skimming through quite a few of these postings is this: The people who are commenting are average folks who are anything but prudes. I like to regard myself as being in that same category. It was good to note that I'm not the only one who is appalled and disgusted with all this. The Madison Ave freaks who come up with this drivel are so starved from lack of any real creativity that this invasion of our sensibilities is their mediocre best. I think that there is a way to subtly advertise these products if they insist on doing so. But every single one of them mentioned, the most frequent one being the "peeing on a stick" gem, should be discarded. None of us care about products that have to do with crotches (and all attendant maladies), butts, pits, underwear, (the MJ/Cuba Gooding ones being particularly stupid), bad breath, flatulence, ANYTHING even remotely associated with all of the above, should be either taken off the air or run after 9:00 p.m. Several posters suggested simply turning the TV off, which I support in theory. But that doesn't always work for me, so I keep my remote within easy reach to quickly start surfing. I do take a nanosecond, however, to note what is being hawked and add it to my long list of products that I boycott. Sheesh!!

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John, Pittsburgh PA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:27:22 GMT

When did our country become so sensitive about everything? Oh my god they showed water hitting a home pregnancy test and said the word "pee". What are we 6 years old?? And for all those who are so concerned there children watching might ask what "ED" means, well they probably already know from watching soap operas with you all day.

If you don't like it turn the channel. Or better yet pick up a book and read instead of watching the idoit box 12 hours a day.

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Pamela Barbee, Columbus, Ohio — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:48:30 GMT

Ladies, what about THIS one? Why is it we see tons of ads with tampons "exploding" in a glass of water to show how absorbant they are but I have YET to see a commercial for jox itch! We KNOW how a tampon works, why don't we see how medicine for jock itch works. It amazes me that advertisers are willing to show almost EVERY part of a woman's body, but the males anatomy seems to be "sacred"!

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RGD Norfolk, VA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:50:08 GMT

To all who are yelling that all we have to do is change the channel: you are living in some kind of dream. It is the same on the next channel and the next. Can,t you understand that what we object to most is that even when we carefully monitor what the kids watch we are defeated by the ads we can't control. This is breaking a public trust for a buck.

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NW — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:59:59 GMT

Regarding people needing to know about new drugs that are on themarket. I'm sure most would be surprised to learn that your doctors typically prescribe whatever their drug rep has given them free samples of that week, instead of whatever the "best" medication would be for you. Most doctors cannot even tell you the cost of a prescription.

However, that being said, the major reason for the increase in health insurance premiums these days is the cost carriers are paying out for those brand-name drugs that you all run to your doctors for the minute you see them advertised. I would recommend doing better research if you have a medical condition. There are plenty of alternatives out there.

Regarding the TMI commercials - I know very few people in my area who does not have TiVo or a DVR. Use it.

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Matt , Canada — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:26:59 GMT

What about the ad for work place safety that shows people being burned alive by boiling oil, or being blown up. Im sorry but I dont want to look at some woman's face melting off with massive blisters forming from the burning oil. They run them any time of day. Im a 26 year old male and I have problems watching these ads. Poor kids these days that have to deal with this stuff. I really do feel sorry for the next generation of children. I worry what my future kids will have to put up with.

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rndr — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:36:24 GMT

I actually think that the "advanced technology-pee on" is funny; its also to the point, which is much better than the double entendre "Smilin' Bob" commercials-or the nauseating Viva Viagra. The only TMI commercials that are just too gross are the "itching, stinking burning" ones. sheesh.

I also agree with the oddness that pervades; you can have multiple "CSI" shows, the repugnant Sopranos, and multiple other cop shows that people don't bat an eyelash at-otherwise these shows wouldn't consistently be top ranked, yet we freak out over simple things.

A great case in point is the uber violent, uber graphic "Transpotting"; whoever has seen it knows what I mean; yet when it was to be released in America, the ONLY THING that was censored from all of the graphic violence, death, drug abuse and gore, was a shadowy 30 sec partially nude, non violent, consensual sex scene.
go figure.

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Jackie, Californiz — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:41:54 GMT

I watch cable and avoid TV becuase of commercials but I remember as a child getting in trouble from my mom because the "Close Up" toothpaste commercial came on and there was the couple kissing/making out for two minutes while the song played. All I wanted to do was watch Charlie's Angles. Are times really that different ?

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Chris, Seattle WA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:51:06 GMT

Listen...I've been stuck watching ads for "that time of the month" since I can remember so save it on ED,KY, STD's, and the rest.

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Ron — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:03:48 GMT

I used to consider myself a liberal in the days before the word became associated with every form of stomach-turning, innocence-robbing, over-tolerance-requiring incremental theft of America's common sense by people who would have you accept every form of assault to basic morality, much less good taste.

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Cathy,Kansas City, Missouri — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:09:46 GMT

I can't stand the Cialis commercials. AND the Bob commercials are just sick. I hate looking at either of them. It doesn't freak me out, I just don't like them.

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Rachel, Minneapolis,MN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:41:34 GMT

Just something I heard about the side effect warnings in drug commercials. I heard that a company is not allowed to say what the drug treats or is used for unless they also include all of the side effects. So you either get those ads with lots of random imagery telling you to ask your doctor about some random drug you know nothing about, or they have to tell all the side effects for about half the commercial.

I just hate it now when they try to mesh it into the commercial and have interns following around a doctor offering their knowledge on the side effects or an annoying girl spouting the side effects of a birth control drug and ending it with "I didn't go to medical school for nothing!" ANNOYING! Just say it mindlessly and let me stare at daisy fields.

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Anne, Cincinnati, Ohio — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:32:50 GMT

I am a teacher - it won't be long before Viagra, Cialis, Activia and Evista show up on my class!!

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Brandon, New York, NY — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:55:18 GMT

There aren't ANY commercials in books, by the way.

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Anne, Jacksonville FL — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:28:24 GMT

I don't see why everyone is so bent out of shape about the pregnancy test ad. I actually appreciate when advertisers are a little more direct than those stupid daisy-field ads. Those commercials where they would squirt a blue liquid into the maxi-pads always annoyed me. If you want to go so far to squirt liquid on the pad to show its absorbency, why make it blue? I even wrote to Kotex to tell them I liked their ads with the red dot bouncing around, as they actually admitted (discreetly) the appropriate color. The male enhancement commercials are the most annoying ones though. I am still not sure whether those pills are supposed to make it bigger or make it work better. And I don't want to know! Just take it off my television.

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Nick, Evansville, IN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:55:25 GMT

I never thought I would long for the days of Brenda Vacarro discussing a slightly vague feminine hygiene product, or the daughter asking her mom if she ever had that, "not so fresh feeling."

It's about time that SOMEBODY educates the public about STDs and unwanted pregnancy, since we've decided to remove this information from public education for the sake of political correctness... Unfortunatley, the mixed message being presented by advertisers is, "it's ok to run out and get these diseases because we can supply you with the means to suppress the affects of it, and we have the products to make you feel good while you're getting these infections." I'm not a prude by any measure, but I'd rather see condoms being presented as a way to avoid infection than as a means to "feel good," or at least in conjuction with that message. (I'd also prefer that these ads were required to run after 9pm when the younger viewers should be in bed.)
And on a personal note to the makers of Enzyte and Viagra: I am a 41 yr old, diabetic, male--dispite this, I am QUITE satisfied with my "confidence's" size (though the size of my confidence is quite "average")and ability to "put a spring in my step"(never had any complaints, anyway.) Our "friend" Bob can go take a flying leap!

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Lynette, Dallas, TX — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:22:47 GMT

I was just browsing MSNBC's videos and clicked on one, and guess what ad I had to sit through? To my horror, it was the Charmin Bears... Agh!

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Barry, Washington DC — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:18:15 GMT

The thing I hate are the car ads; they make people want to buy cars instead of bicycles. What do I do when my 7 year old says: "Dad, I don't want my bike. I demand a Ford Fusion".

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Luke — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:37:21 GMT

I hate all commercials, they are all equally annoying.

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Debbie, Birmingham AL — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:22:26 GMT

The Pepto ads. They’re not funny. They’re not cute. They are vile and disgusting. Those conditions are not to be made light of, and the little song and dance makes the commercials no better than a Ben Stiller movie.

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Bobby, Columbia, SC — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:57:33 GMT

I canNOT understand why everyone is so hyped-up about the pee-on-a-stick pregnancy test commercial. THAT'S WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO. And of COURSE it's not actual urine. It's supposed to be funny. Lighten up!

And for the pg-13 people - I'm pretty sure they tell you why a movie got the rating it got - sexual content, violence, etc.

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Angela G — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:48:53 GMT

I don't know if you're still taking suggestions but I just saw one that I love!! It's the Miller High Life commercials where the Miller crew goes in to restaurants and hotels, etc to remove their product - "13.50 for a bag of nuts??"

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Bartender D Sunny South Florida — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:40:59 GMT

I find the free credit report.com commercials offensive in an entirely way. They seem to be focused on the hospitality industry with their ads as if the only job you can get (or have) if you have bad credit is waiting on tables etc... Im sure there are worse jobs out there than making a couple hundred dollars a night serving drinks or food. I'm a bartender and with the shape the economy is in right now my bank account hasnt noticed the difference. My credit score is over 750..... I must be a loser.

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Tia, Tampa, Florida — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:15:35 GMT

Some people are seriously too touchy. These commercials are just commercials people. They are there to promote their products! How many of you have seen the commercial and said "Wow, I can't believe they are showing this on TV" such as that Charmin commercial but when you got to the grocery store, you grabbed the Charmin toilet paper? That means that the commercial must have worked in some way. And yea there will be commercials out there that you won't like but guess what? You have a darn remote.....TURN THE CHANNEL AND STOP WHINING. Also, go to Europe and watch their commercials, some of them are outrageous, but these peopel are not as uptight about these things as most of you are!