Commercials that drive you crazy

[Razor X]

There are some advertisements that are so very annoying that they immediately send me looking for the remote so I make a quick escape.  The Mucinex ads are a great example, as are the toenail fungus ads -- both of which always seem to air at dinnertime.  There are also some really annoying cold remedy ads that run on the radio, involving a lot of noise-blowing and coughing sound effects.

Pharmaceutical ads with their graphic descriptions of severe side effects that sound worse than the condition they are trying to cure are also high on my list.  There's one now for a drug called Requip, which is used to treat Restless Leg Syndrome.  The possible side effects are:

Requip Tablets may cause you to fall asleep or feel very sleepy during normal activities such as driving; or to faint or feel dizzy, nauseated, or sweaty when you stand up. Tell your doctor if you experience these problems or if you drink alcohol or are taking other medicines that make you drowsy. Also tell your doctor if you experience new or increased gambling, sexual, or other intense urges while taking Requip. Side effects include nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, and dizziness. Most patients were not bothered enough to stop taking Requip.

I'm really curious to know how this medication causes an urge to gamble??   

So what are the advertisements that drive you crazy?

[warhawk]

i hate those valtrex commercials where their is the beautiful woman riding her bike with her boyfriend in the beach and it shows a beautiful scenery.  then it immediately talks about VALTREX the medication that helps decrease the symptoms of herpes.  

WARHAWK

[Razor X]

Volvo was running an ad recently that had a retooled version of the children's song, "The Wheels On The Bus" (rewritten as "The Wheels On The Car").  My parents both complained constantly about that one because it was one of the first songs I learned when I went to kindergarten and I nearly drove them crazy singing it constantly.  It was over 30 years ago, you'd think they'd have gotten over it by now.   

[-Doug-]

Medical commercials that tell you all of the side effects. There was one that warned of gassy oily discharge..  ...more than I wanted or ever needed to know.

[nomad]

There are some advertisements that are so very annoying that they immediately send me looking for the remote so I make a quick escape.  The Mucinex ads are a great example, as are the toenail fungus ads -- both of which always seem to air at dinnertime.  There are also some really annoying cold remedy ads that run on the radio, involving a lot of noise-blowing and coughing sound effects.

Pharmaceutical ads with their graphic descriptions of severe side effects that sound worse than the condition they are trying to cure are also high on my list.  There's one now for a drug called Requip, which is used to treat Restless Leg Syndrome.  The possible side effects are:

Requip Tablets may cause you to fall asleep or feel very sleepy during normal activities such as driving; or to faint or feel dizzy, nauseated, or sweaty when you stand up. Tell your doctor if you experience these problems or if you drink alcohol or are taking other medicines that make you drowsy. Also tell your doctor if you experience new or increased gambling, sexual, or other intense urges while taking Requip. Side effects include nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, and dizziness. Most patients were not bothered enough to stop taking Requip.

I'm really curious to know how this medication causes an urge to gamble??   

So what are the advertisements that drive you crazy?

Thats all I need is a drug that cuases gambling and sexual urges???

[BaldRob]

Head On commercials.... probably the most annoying ads on TV and radio ever!!

[PBurke]

the lies for hair restoration annoy the hell outta me.

[warhawk]

i hate those informercials about working at home part-time and "YES.... U too....can make $75,000 dollars a month."  

WARHAWK

[Razor X]

Head On commercials.... probably the most annoying ads on TV and radio ever!!

Yeah, those are bad. 

[JDog]

I hate that ad for the Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube man ie Family Guy

[JohnMont]

the ad for the nicotine gum  (or some such)  with the female office workers going out for a smoke, and the "nicotine monster' who tempts the one who stays in.....  I switch to something else every time .

Plus .. ANY and ALL Viagra commercials . ....

[nomad]

I hate the ones for the sleep guard for people who grind their teeth in their sleep, it was on the radio and all you could hear was the grinding, it drove me nuts. I had to turn the channel or turn it down.

[David]

the new burger king commercials.

[RodgerDodger]

the new burger king commercials.

I thought this was a thread about perscription meds and their side-affects!
I'd rather eat a Whopper anytime than take any of those spooky meds. 

This is "Tis the season time". Take those scary meds off the air and replace them with commercials with the Pillsbury pop-in fresh doughboy,
liquor ads with beautiful babes, and other seasonal treats. 

[Paul]

I get particularly ticked off at the assinine commercials for medications that tell you to "Tell your doctor of any medical conditions you may have such as liver disease, heart disease, etc."  If he or she is your freakin' doctor, shouldn't they know about your medical condition? Duh