Dear Editor,
As we continue with the COVID-19 nonsense on who’s to blame. I focused on something more pressing. Much more serious and time consuming than who’s the grown up in the room. It even tops what the President and Joe Biden did at the most ridiculous debate we all witnessed.
The ever present TV commercials. I’m not talking about Joe Biden or President Trump’s commercials. I’m talking about the ones that ask you about “Erectile Dysfunction ” “Bladder Leaks” and if you’ve been abused by the Boy Scout leaders, Round up commercials and the kicker, call girls who will listen to your problems and sexual dreams come true, on the phone, for a price. Not to mention, some flamboyant person who can tell you your future and charge you for it. Who saw that coming?
I love the ones that are guaranteed to relieve your stress by “Vibrating” your feet with cheap plastic, toning your body while you stand on it and it shakes everything, including your aging skin, picture that if you’re not 21 and super toned, for only $19.99 plus shipping and handling. Then, if you’re quick, you can get two, just pay a separate charge.
I wonder if people realize that not only adults watch these silly commercials, but kids do to. What does a kid know about “Erectile Dysfunction “, “Bladder Leaks” or “Down There” care. What does a kid know about pills that help with COPD or if “Round up” caused problems in the family unit?
So many of these commercials ask you to ask your doctor to prescribe them for you and they will be shipped to your door in a plain wrapper so you won’t be embarrassed. What? Your neighbor doesn’t know what’s in the plain wrapper? I’m sure they see these commercials too.
How about the ones that guarantee you to lose 23 or more pounds at a cost of $400 a month for the food? Is your mind spinning yet? It’s no wonder people are turning to gardening for stress relief.
It’s time to get moving people, go outside. Ride a bike. Plan a backyard camping trip. Read a book. Use your imagination and turn off the TV before you see your future for only $19.99 plus shipping and handling and if you’re quick, you can get two futures, just pay a separate charge.
Sally Morisset
Golden Valley
