Cialis: Spoofs and Side Effects

When we were talking in class today about how many pharmaceutical ads relate to sex, I immediately thought of the Viagra and viagra cialis online pharmacy pharmacy commercials that I always see late at night when I’m up watching trashy VH1 shows or something similar (Tool Academy, anyone?). I also thought of this mock Cialis commercial that I stumbled upon a while ago, in which Cuba Gooding, Jr. acts as a man who no longer suffers from erectile dysfunction after taking 36-hour Cialis.

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I thought the video was funny because of how outrageous it is in its portrayal of the effects of the drug. But I also noticed something this time around that I hadn’t noticed when I viewed this video initially. We had talked in class about how oftentimes in pharmaceutical advertisements when the side effects are being mentioned, the on-screen images will portray happiness and excitement and fun in order to distract from the harsh and off-putting words and diseases being mentioned in the background narration. This video expertly satirizes that practice. In fact, I remember that when I watched this video for the first time, I was so taken aback by the ridiculousness nature of it that I barely listened to the voiceover; it was the same generic sounding man I had heard on countless other commercials.

This time, I paid more attention to the combination of images and words. When the narrator spoke of the side effects, which “may include headache, upset stomach, delayed backache or muscle ache,” the images on the screen were of a happy couple cuddling in bed oblivious to the erection pitching their sheets up and then that same couple driving through with his erection guiding the steering wheel. These images are so absurd that the entire focus of the audience goes toward them, not the dangerous side effects or other information that is offered about the product. Although this commercial is clearly a parody of Cialis ads, it is interesting as it sheds light on some of the tactics used by pharmaceutical companies in their advertising.

Sorry honey, I've shit my pants

I recently bought a huge TV and one of it's instant benefits is that I can now read all the fine print on those medicine, hair regrowth and give up smoking ads.

Without naming names, one product for erectile online pharmacy viagra will give you diahorrea, make you lightheaded and sweat profusely. "Mmmmm, I'm horny babe, but I just fell over and cracked my head on the coffee table and shit my pants. Wanna do it?" Classy.

One of the give up smoking medicines will give you insomnia and a rapid heartbeat. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but the middle of the night is the WORST possible time for a smoker with nothing better to do than think about giving up smoking. This kinda shit should knock you out for about a month, not keep you awake.

The hair regrowth one will lower your sex drive and give you mouth ulcers. So now I'm scoring chicks with my beautiful hair but can't get it up or even kiss them because I've got bleeding gums? I want some of that one.

Which leads us right back to the erectile dysfunction pills.

"Whoops, sorry honey, I've shit my pants again."

Somebody at the drug companies has got a mean sense of humour.

BEHOLD A PERFECT DAY IN THE EARLY 21st CENTURY:

Your eyes are opened by a couple of perfect mugs of coffee made automatically by your perfect coffee maker. Your work out in your home gym in pursuit of perfect body. You order some cheap viagra online in pursuit of perfect health (though if truth be told, you’ve been feeling under the weather lately). On the way to work, everyone jabbers on cell phones in pursuit of perfect reception as do you. You spend ten hours at your PC terminal in your closed-off office in perfect isolation, where you pay bills and make other financial transactions perfectly without needing a bank teller and send emails to those with whom you maintain perfect friendships, though you haven’t seen one another in years. In fact, no one has actually spoken to you all day (though for some reason you feel more stress than ever).

Returning home, you plug your iPod into your amp and play a perfect selection of songs chosen solely by you. Operate the TV by remote on which you order up the perfect movie for you and use your cordless phone to call for the perfect pizza for you. Online again, you order more cheap cialis for the perfect night’s sleep.

With luck, you will still have time to plan a customized funeral and to drop dead without having made contact with another human being. The perfect cremation is optional.

Men's Health Miracle Run - August 17, 2008

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After the successful Urbanathon (where I got hooked to running) and All Terrain Race, Men's Health magazine has launched another race this August. Entitled Miracle Run, this allows only 1,000 participants to join its 10KM race (for a cumulative total of 10,000 km). Each finisher will let Men's Health donate Php 200 to the GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. and if EVERYONE finishes the race, they will donate a minimum of Php 200,000 more to that charity!

If 10km seems too long or difficult for you (plus added pressure of finishing race for the extra donation), don't worry about it. Men's Health has come up with a solution allowing team option of two (where each person has to run 5k).

Registration will start on July 15, 2008 at Summit Media office, Powerbooks outlets, R.O.X., and All Terra Bike Shop with fee at Php 350.00.

You may download registration forms at http://menshealth.com.ph/miraclerun/

The Diet that Really works

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With proper intake of these diet pills you will eat less without finding yourself craving for food. It's a much easier way of controlling your calorie intake without forcing yourself. Its active ingredient is patented which means it has gone through clinical testing before being used. People loose as much as a pound in every three or four days when taking the diet pill.

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Individuals don't have to go through the hassle of preparing meals. They also don't have to follow a strict regiment that restricts them from foods which later on turn into cravings. They don't have to calculate their calorie intake. They also don't have to restrain themselves from eating what they want. It's a better way to control your cravings rather than desperately controlling yourself.

Consumers have to be careful when buying these pills online or on EBAY. Due to its popularity there have been a lot of fake ones in the market. Be sure to read the label before buying the pills to make sure it does not contain any other ingredient other than hoodia gordonii. If it contains other ingredients it will not be effective.

Picking the right diet for you is important. Weight loss is not just about fitting back into your clothes but also to keep yourself healthy. Keep in mind that the diet pills are for maintenance only.