Dr. Oz
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I think so far the only legit disagreement is over the use of the term "quack." Most are comfortable with it, I personally think it implies he's a foolish boob who actually believes what he's saying.
I think he smart and competent and knows full well he's selling garbage, but he doesn't care because it's bringing him fame and riches.
In my mind, that's WORSE than a quack.0 -
I think so far the only legit disagreement is over the use of the term "quack." Most are comfortable with it, I personally think it implies he's a foolish boob who actually believes what he's saying.
I think he smart and competent and knows full well he's selling garbage, but he doesn't care because it's bringing him fame and riches.
In my mind, that's WORSE than a quack.
Yep.
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notnikkisixx wrote: »I think John Oliver said it best Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Dr. Oz and Nutritional Supplements
YEP!!! I second this for sure.
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mamapeach910 wrote: »
I'm sure he's appreciative of those who come to his defense in the name of medicine.0 -
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I think so far the only legit disagreement is over the use of the term "quack." Most are comfortable with it, I personally think it implies he's a foolish boob who actually believes what he's saying.
I think he smart and competent and knows full well he's selling garbage, but he doesn't care because it's bringing him fame and riches.
In my mind, that's WORSE than a quack.
You make an excellent point. I retract my earlier quack photo. He's a sellout who lies.
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I didn't even know Dr. Oz was real until yesterday... I had always thought of him as some bogie-man used to make children behave... along the lines of Dr. Oz says if you don't brush your teeth, you'll die in your sleep.0
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mamapeach910 wrote: »I think so far the only legit disagreement is over the use of the term "quack." Most are comfortable with it, I personally think it implies he's a foolish boob who actually believes what he's saying.
I think he smart and competent and knows full well he's selling garbage, but he doesn't care because it's bringing him fame and riches.
In my mind, that's WORSE than a quack.
You make an excellent point. I retract my earlier quack photo. He's a sellout who lies.
I concur with both your statement and meme.0 -
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data."
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I don't think it is insulting to call him a quack. If you re-read my original post, I actually did say he is a great surgeon. It just seems like everything his show is about is trying to make a quick dollar by endorsing some type of product (which you know, if he is endorsing it, he's getting a cut of the profits) that does nothing for anyone.
If he was right about everything he promotes on his show, then every single person that watches the show (and their friends) would be 100% in perfect health, perfect shape, and happy.
Just sayin....0 -
Its a t.v. show and if people try what he discusses on his shows without talking to their medical professional than whose fault is that? He is a doctor but he is not everyones personal physician. I have only watched a few of his shows and I have never seen him endorse a weight loss pill. I have seen him bring people on who have successfully lost weight to talk about how they have done it. Again I have only watched a few shows. You can troll the internet and see just about anybody's face on a weight loss product whether they give their permission or not. Again these shows are not a diagnosis and people are idiots if they try anything without their doctors ok. I do not add a supplement without talking to my doctor.
When everyone gets all fired up about Dr. Oz I just have to laugh its a show if its not your thing than don't watch. If people choose to believe it than that's their choice because if it wasn't him it would be someone else.
sigh....
OK I guess we will get 99.9% agreement...
Dr. OZ has most certainly endorsed weight loss pills...just google his name..
here is his two week weight loss plan
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/dr-ozs-two-week-rapid-weight-loss-diet0 -
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Y'all realize that the purpose of a television show is profit making first and entertainment second? Education is somewhere down the list but not sure where.
Just because everything doesn't ring your chimes doesn't mean someone can't glean some useful information from it.
Although featuring something on his show could be considered an endorsement, he repeatedly states that he endorses NO products and all those internet ads for diet junk do NOT have permission to use his name.
It seems to me that there are many closed minded people on here. An open and discerning mind is a good thing.0 -
beemerphile1 wrote: »Y'all realize that the purpose of a television show is profit making first and entertainment second? Education is somewhere down the list but not sure where.
Just because everything doesn't ring your chimes doesn't mean someone can't glean some useful information from it.
Although featuring something on his show could be considered an endorsement, he repeatedly states that he endorses NO products and all those internet ads for diet junk do NOT have permission to use his name.
It seems to me that there are many closed minded people on here. An open and discerning mind is a good thing.
Your saying stuff, but you aren't hearing it.0 -
bennettinfinity wrote: »I didn't even know Dr. Oz was real until yesterday... I had always thought of him as some bogie-man used to make children behave... along the lines of Dr. Oz says if you don't brush your teeth, you'll die in your sleep.
FFS, stop giving him show topic ideas. I just know this one is coming up.
THE HIDDEN ORAL HYGIENE DANGER YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT! UP NEXT ON DR. OZ!
And then he'll sell you a toothpaste that has fat-burning superfoods mixed right in.0
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