# Again with the annoying commercials! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** commercials-ads\ **Created:** [June 28, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089 "2017-06-28T22:06:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 315
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6286 "2025-01-09T18:35:02Z")
[It’s truly the end of civilization.](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CpCIPvy6VrU?feature=share) ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6287 "2025-01-10T04:11:14Z")
“Schnitzel sack?” 😄 The body deodorant ads have never bothered me but this is a bit much. Is it actually on tv? ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2025, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6288 "2025-01-10T04:27:03Z")
I’ve only seen it on YouTube, but I thought it was worth sharing 😁 ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6289 "2025-01-10T21:06:01Z")
Alka selter has a new one. Young woman has date nite coming up, but had a cold or flu. So, she takes the stuff, and goes out on the date- spreading her nasty germs. I honestly think that cold medication companies that spread the dangerous lie that it is okay to take some drugs that make the symptoms better- but not the disease- and go out and socialize should be sued. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6290 "2025-01-11T01:26:29Z")
The Good Feet Store. Over all I hate these because if your feet are as bad as described in _every single one_ of those commercials, maybe you should see a doctor. The one that takes the cake, and really irritates the living shit out of me, is the weeping guy. Apparently Weeping Guy’s feet hurt so bad he sobs and asks the good lord to take him. 🙄 _ **THEN** _ when the miraculous good feet store fixes his suicidal foot pain he sobs with relief, claims not to be an actor. He just wants all of us to know we can repair our crippling pain. \< sob sob \> Did I mention how much I hate that commercial? ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6291 "2025-01-11T16:30:31Z")
A friend and I went to The Good Feet Store a few months ago. After n"examination" which consisted of measuring our feet and having us stand on a device which IIRC was supposed to be checking the weight distribution on our feet the “consultant” (or whatever he called himself) came up with three sets of cushions which we were supposed to use at various times of the day. He also tried to upsell us shoes. The cost of these cushions which were supposed to solve our health problems? $1700.00 - each. Not covered by a health insurance, of course. We said we’d “think about it” and left. The phrase “a snowball’s chance in hell” was used on the way to our next destination. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6292 "2025-01-11T17:21:20Z")
Good to know. If they can afford those slick ads, they must be making enuf money somehow. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6293 "2025-01-11T19:19:11Z")
I haven’t gone to one of their stores, but the outcome doesn’t surprise me much. About the weight distribution thingy, can’t you do that at a lot of pharmacies? At least you used to. I haven’t seen one in a while. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6294 "2025-01-11T19:20:49Z")
> [@Sylvanz](#): > > About the weight distribution thingy, can’t you do that at a lot of pharmacies? That’s how I got my arch supports. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6295 "2025-01-11T19:44:48Z")
For a lot less than the good feet store. The last time I checked those were about $50. I bet you sobbed with relief, and told the good lord he didn’t need to take you anymore _right?_ 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6296 "2025-01-11T20:00:52Z")
> [@LurkMeister](#): > > The cost of these cushions which were supposed to solve our health problems? $1700.00 - each. Not covered by a health insurance, of course. Yow. My podiatrist sent me to Fleet Feet. They measured my feet and used that weight distribution/ arch height machine. I bought $100 shoe inserts from them that seem to do the job. The best part is (now I know what kind to get) that I can buy new ones from Amazon for $15 less. ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6297 "2025-01-19T01:02:51Z")
I forget the product but a woman looks through the window of a closed shop and envisions how she will make it over. She wipes away the condensation so she can see better. But condensation happens on the inside of windows, not the outside. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6298 "2025-01-19T01:15:26Z")
> [@Maus\_Magill](#): > > Yow. My podiatrist sent me to Fleet Feet. I walked into a podiatrist’s office with [SuperFeet](https://www.amazon.com/Superfeet-BLUE-Insoles-Medium-Support/dp/B002SZC5CQ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1MXFBSEZT410T&gQT=2) in my shoes, and some pretty gnarly foot problems as well. The doc was great. Measured, felt my meta-tarsals and my arch (and my toes?!?) and said my Superfeet were perfect except for a few spots. He picked out little pads and adhered them to specific places on the bottom of my budget orthotics (SuperFeet are great, and run about $40-50 at REI). Presto! A half dozen foot problems went away within a week or so. I think the pads cost $20, and the appointment was covered. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6299 "2025-01-19T01:19:48Z")
> [@mixdenny](#): > > I forget the product but a woman looks through the window of a closed shop and envisions how she will make it over. And when she opens it- it is a children’s bookstore- which is great, but it has like one book per shelf. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6300 "2025-01-19T03:52:51Z")
That goddamn Burger King “You Rule” is STILL being used. Mel-el-el-eelt ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6301 "2025-01-19T18:21:43Z")
Been seeing an ad lately for some real estate company, which shows, naturally enough, a picture of a house. But the house has four garages, with enough room for six cars. The entire first floor of the (very large) house is taken up entirely by garages. I kind of suspect it’s an AI generated image. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6302 "2025-01-19T18:40:40Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > I kind of suspect it’s an AI generated image. Not necessarily. > **[4-Car Garage Plans](https://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plans/collections/4-car-garage-plans)** > > Explore 4-car garage plans, available for a wide range of budgets & styles, including modern farmhouse & traditional house plans. Build a detached garage from Architectural Designs. ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6303 "2025-01-19T21:45:01Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > The entire first floor of the (very large) house is taken up entirely by garages. Of course. You need a garage for all the stuff that gets stored in the garage that keeps you from using it for cars, and a garage that you convert into an additional living space, and then a garage for your cars. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6304 "2025-01-19T22:13:07Z")
My dad’s house had a 4-car garage, which, thanks to a lift and a little Tetris, at times contained up to six cars. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/6305 "2025-01-19T22:25:46Z")
Reminds me of the review on Amazon for a 50-gallon drum of lubricant. “It spilled in the driveway, but I can now fit two cars in my one-car garage!” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089.md?page=314) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089.md?page=316)