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Lazy Fun - Critique Commercials/Print advertising (no company names though)

GAKKIEZ — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:05:05 GMT

I have fun when I'm just bored and critique commercials. Some just have really BAD acting or odd stereotyping and some just have a weird message.

The latest one that drives me nuts is the one for the personal medical alert system. I also laugh when I notice that it's always a woman cleaning the toilet and on her knees while cleaning it with a long handled brush. At least they're good for a laugh!

Re: Lazy Fun - Critique Commercials/Print advertising (no company names though)

SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:19:15 GMT

📎 An interesting topic @GAKKIEZ !!! 👍 At the moment I do not do commercials. Have not had a TV for years = no time to sit in front of it. Same with other media.

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: I have fun when I'm just bored and critique commercials. Some just have really BAD acting or odd stereotyping and some just have a weird message.

The latest one that drives me nuts is the one for the personal medical alert system. I also laugh when I notice that it's always a woman cleaning the toilet and on her knees while cleaning it with a long handled brush. At least they're good for a laugh! ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:50:33 GMT

So happy that you're staying busy @SummerOnTheWay1! You're amazing!

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GAKKIEZ — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:23:40 GMT

Don't you just hate the medication advertising? Commercials OR Print Ads? It seems that they have all these interesting treatments with happy, active people but then they start listing Possible side effects and drug/food interactions. One I saw in print had an additional half page of side effects and interactions!

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:18:13 GMT

📎 Lol @GAKKIEZ , that is WHY I am doing my Hot Flashes without HORMONES. But I did run into a lady at Kroger a few months ago who had to. She DIDNOT want to, but poor thing was dealing with 24 hours/7 days SWEAT pouring off her. Now, then I would. Me, I just dress in LAYERS so I can "strip" when my PERSONAL HEATER comes on./lol 😂🤣

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: Don't you just hate the medication advertising? Commercials OR Print Ads? It seems that they have all these interesting treatments with happy, active people but then they start listing Possible side effects and drug/food interactions. One I saw in print had an additional half page of side effects and interactions! ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:25:09 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1, I can't do the hormones (cancer survivor) but I use the hot flashes to my advantage. They usually hit about 2 AM, so that's when I take my shower (I'm up anyway).

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:18:27 GMT

📎 Lol @GAKKIEZ , I luv mine during WINTER = my personal mobile heater wherever I go. 😂🤣

That is AWESOME my friend!!!

Yes, got to be careful.

You survived - happy dance my friend. 👍

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: I can't do the hormones (cancer survivor) but I use the hot flashes to my advantage. They usually hit about 2 AM, so that's when I take my shower (I'm up anyway). ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:04:55 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1 , still haven't turned on my heat this year. House indoor temp sitting at 65. Not cold enough yet and a cool house encourages me to do chores and cook the good hot winter meals (I'm in the mood for my comfort foods noodles with onions, tortillas with re-fried beans, home-made fried rice, and bake some cookies).

I survived and never regretted the decisions made for survival (I was 25 when diagnosed.)

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:18:43 GMT

📎@GAKKIEZ , so far here in Virginia I have used heat at night about 3 nights.

Usually I get heat from my neighbor ABOVE me and the ones on EACH side = 3 heat sources. But IF one of them is gone, I do have to turn on heat when it is in the 30's outside. I also TAPE my one door as COLD AIR comes INSIDE on one side of door. Lol, I can see outside through the gap. 😂🤣

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: still haven't turned on my heat this year. House indoor temp sitting at 65. Not cold enough yet and a cool house encourages me to do chores and cook the good hot winter meals (I'm in the mood for my comfort foods noodles with onions, tortillas with re-fried beans, home-made fried rice, and bake some cookies).

I survived and never regretted the decisions made for survival (I was 25 when diagnosed.) ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:15:22 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1 I noticed you mentioned cold air coming in a door. Have you contacted property management to make repair or tried to repair yourself. It's probably a simple repair to make sure the door hangs level (fix: tighten hinge screws) or add/repair the insulation/seal around the door. Also check the threshold to make sure it's tight.

I have a door that I have to adjust frequently because I have family members entering/exiting with a rolator/walker or a wheelchair that takes the door out of alignment.

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:19:00 GMT

📎 Happy Saturday @GAKKIEZ !!!

Lol, I have been living in this Studio Apartment since 2018 after being homeless in 2017.

Job hours had been reduced at Burlington in Manassas, Virginia and other businesses were closing theirs doors.

I hopped on Amtrak to stay at the Roanoke Rescue Mission, saved $5,000 (NEW job), bought a car and moved.

I am telling you this to EXPLAIN why I TAPE door.

It is the GHETTO, slum landlord = nothing gets fixed and YEARS of disrepair. I am predicting apartment complex will soon be CONDEMNED.

I am working on getting out of here and CHOOSE not to get put out for reporting them. Over the years, folks have been.

Thanks for CARING my friend!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: I noticed you mentioned cold air coming in a door. Have you contacted property management to make repair or tried to repair yourself. It's probably a simple repair to make sure the door hangs level (fix: tighten hinge screws) or add/repair the insulation/seal around the door. Also check the threshold to make sure it's tight.

I have a door that I have to adjust frequently because I have family members entering/exiting with a rolator/walker or a wheelchair that takes the door out of alignment. ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:37:39 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1 Happy Saturday!

Sorry to hear of the troubles. I was just offering a suggestion since I'm a home owner and have to do things to prevent calling on professional help.

My older sister owns her home and is disabled. She got her house through the Section 8 Homebuyers program and has even done a re-finance with them. Have you checked that program? My older sister never worked. It's a small house but that's really all she needs. She's had to call on her kids or grandkids to make repairs periodically.

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GAKKIEZ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:33:08 GMT

SO TIRED of all the Medicare Advantage advertising! It's no wonder many new to Medicare are confused. They make you feel like it's something you HAVE TO HAVE.

They do like to entice you with all the FREEBIES (gym memberships, groceries, etc.) like everyone will automatically get them. Some of the Medicare and Medicaid eligible ones are particularly offensive

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:17:29 GMT

📎 I was one @GAKKIEZ !!!

Turned 62 LAST YEAR and had seen all the FREE grocery ads I guess for 2 years before I was 62.

Do any of the Medicare Plans give FREE groceries???

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: SO TIRED of all the Medicare Advantage advertising! It's no wonder many new to Medicare are confused. They make you feel like it's something you HAVE TO HAVE.

They do like to entice you with all the FREEBIES (gym memberships, groceries, etc.) like everyone will automatically get them. Some of the Medicare and Medicaid eligible ones are particularly offensive ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:00:48 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1 I think they're all for just the Medicare Advantage plans. And, there seems to be additional benefits available IF you qualify the one that covers Medicare AND Medicaid eligible.

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:17:43 GMT

📎 Lol @GAKKIEZ , there needs to be some fines for FALSE ads about this.

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: I think they're all for just the Medicare Advantage plans. And, there seems to be additional benefits available IF you qualify the one that covers Medicare AND Medicaid eligible. ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:12:32 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1 The ads are probably not 100% false but give the impression that everyone is eligible for the FREEBIES. (I do have a sister on Medicare AND Medicaid that gets extra money, from one of these plans, for groceries. She even had a previous one that gave 'credits' she could use to buy dog food.)

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GAKKIEZ — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:44:42 GMT

Holiday ads are aplenty this year!!! They're everywhere with promises of great savings and how good they make you feel spending what funds you may/may not have.

A few ads to remind us to support a charity of choice.

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:17:10 GMT

📎@GAKKIEZ , these days in my humble opinion - way too many SCAMS with charities.

One has to be CAREFUL!!!

[*** GAKKIEZ wrote: Holiday ads are aplenty this year!!! They're everywhere with promises of great savings and how good they make you feel spending what funds you may/may not have.

A few ads to remind us to support a charity of choice. ***]

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GAKKIEZ — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:57:18 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1 I agree! I'm very careful about donations. I'd much rather give directly to even an individual Girl Scout troop than to give it to the Organization or to the umbrella charity organization (United Way, etc.). I'm even careful of donations to AARP and how they choose to use it. I'm all for spell it out! I've made donations to my late mother's church for a specific use (she always wanted them to have a holiday meal together so she would provide the funds for the meat). Donation with a purpose.