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(...) Precisely! Dave!, Dave!, I'm surprised at you. The sad fact is, you *aren't* their most important consumer (at least you aren't the demo they're after). That would be the 18 & under crowd. It sounds like someone is becoming old and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Nonsense--as a 30-year-old, I'm sure my voice is 1.67X as important as any 18-year-old's! 8^) (...) Free market arguments aside, I don't particularly care for the ever-increasing presence of ads for prescription drugs. "Ask your doctor about (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Lots and lots to be sure. I have seen that one advert where the young lady sits on a block or something with the voice-over saying "I am part of a disturbing trend..." I have understood (hey, I'm not even a doctor on tv) that 90% of U.S. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Dave Schuler writes: "Ask your doctor (...) ROTFL Yes! Maybe *that's* why healthcare costs are skyrocketing-- we've got too many morons tying up doctors with info-seeking office visits! BTW, Dave! just between you and me-- I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yeah, I was amazed how many ads you get for prescription drugs. Here in Aus I assume it's illegal, 'cos we don't get any (drugs, yes, but not prescription). One thing I noticed is at least they seem to have lots of info about possible side (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Legislation was passed a few years ago allowing drug companies to advertise, on the (not-yet-borne-out) assumption that it would help reduce drug costs. (...) Sometimes the side effects seem worse than the malady that the drug is intended to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Though drug companies _can_ "promote public awareness" about certain conditions, and advise you to see your doctor for more information -- do you remember Pfizer's magazine ads with a picture of ten crotches? I didn't notice whether the boxer (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Dr Dave's prescription for shyness can cause vomiting, trembling, aggression, melancholy, loss of bladder control, blackouts, impeded judgement, reduced coordination and severe headaches. Yes, it's beer, and it's worth it. --DaveL (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Unfortunately, I have some personal experience with social anxiety disorder, and if severe, it is far worse than "shyness." It is very hard for most people to understand why a seemingly normal person would refuse to get out of the car for 3 (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Well, that's why I said "less charitable souls might call [it] shyness." *I* don't call it that. Dave! (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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