Guard Your Manhood? Really???
resistance_freak
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I had the unfortunate experience this morning of seeing Tony Siragusa in a commercial for Depends telling us to "Guard Your Manhood" with these ... things that I guess could best be described as maxi pads for men. I was horrified! Right there in plain sight on ESPN's Sunday morning programming.
I feel like I have to turn off ESPN forever now. It's been getting progressively worse and worse for a while now, starting with ads for "Male Enhancement", and now this.
I'm done with you ESPN, and all your talking about your problems with your junk. I've had it and I'm moving on.
I feel like I have to turn off ESPN forever now. It's been getting progressively worse and worse for a while now, starting with ads for "Male Enhancement", and now this.
I'm done with you ESPN, and all your talking about your problems with your junk. I've had it and I'm moving on.
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Your post nearly made me spit out my coffee! I think I know the commercial you are referring to. Does it take place at some type of construction site?0
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The baby boomers are getting old. They represent a significant market.
And yeah, don't knock it, until you hit 80 and know you don't need diapers.0 -
Yeah, you're lucky you only almost lost your coffee! I lost my whole breakfast!Your post nearly made me spit out my coffee! I think I know the commercial you are referring to. Does it take place at some type of construction site?
The one I saw had construction going on in the background. They were doing a remodel of some guy's bathroom.
You can watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSHNq79o-gM
But remember, watch at your own risk. You have been warned!0 -
Haha, yes that's the one!0
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Yeah, you're still fairly young. Hopefully you'll never need either thing.0
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Oh goodness, I have to go look for this product XD0
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Wait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
As someone who has volunteered with the elderly, I know bladder dysfunction is a common problem. I also have a dear friend who is 27 and suffers from multiple sclerosis. He has a gorgeous wife, an adorable 2 year old son, is training for a half marathon, and has bladder dysfunction when his MS flares up. There is nothing shameful or unmasculine about the condition, and they aren't 'maxi pads.'
I'm just shocked that a 43 year old man would feel such shock and horror over such a common medical condition. Maybe they should stop advertising diapers, tampons, condoms, etc.0 -
I'm all about guarding my manhood lol0
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I'm still laughing lmao0
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QFTWait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
Wear 2 cups. It worked for Johnny Bench.0 -
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QFTWait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
Wear 2 cups. It worked for Johnny Bench.
Not the reason it is.
Everyone has problems, it's life. If you laugh about it, it won't bother you as much! :flowerforyou:0 -
Wait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
As someone who has volunteered with the elderly, I know bladder dysfunction is a common problem. I also have a dear friend who is 27 and suffers from multiple sclerosis. He has a gorgeous wife, an adorable 2 year old son, is training for a half marathon, and has bladder dysfunction when his MS flares up. There is nothing shameful or masculine about the condition, and they aren't 'maxi pads.'
I'm just shocked that a 43 year old man would feel such shock and horror over such a common medical condition. Maybe they should stop advertising diapers for babies, too? I mean... it's kind of the same thing.
Pretty sure it wasn't the product but the way the messages are being delivered. They're trying to macho up products that really can't be. Just say look you have this problem, try this product. I don't know why they have to go through all that trouble to make mini-soap operas just to push products anyway. And honestly, if people took better care of themselves they wouldn't have these problems with their manhood or any other part of their body. It's just another way to keep us victims and dependent on corporations. No, that's not saying people who are injured and end up with problems have much control over that, I'm simply referring to those who do have a choice in what they eat and do but continue to make bad ones and then suffer the medical consequences of it.
The times they are a changing and people are starting to wake up from their food induced comas and start to demand answers as to why they're not living the happy healthy lives they're promised on tv ads. Bee Happy, Bee Healthy... really? by eating GMO laiden overprocessed grain products everyday for breakfast? no thank you.0 -
:laugh: I needed a good laugh this morning.0
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Wait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
As someone who has volunteered with the elderly, I know bladder dysfunction is a common problem. I also have a dear friend who is 27 and suffers from multiple sclerosis. He has a gorgeous wife, an adorable 2 year old son, is training for a half marathon, and has bladder dysfunction when his MS flares up. There is nothing shameful or masculine about the condition, and they aren't 'maxi pads.'
I'm just shocked that a 43 year old man would feel such shock and horror over such a common medical condition. Maybe they should stop advertising diapers for babies, too? I mean... it's kind of the same thing.
Pretty sure it wasn't the product but the way the messages are being delivered. They're trying to macho up products that really can't be. Just say look you have this problem, try this product. I don't know why they have to go through all that trouble to make mini-soap operas just to push products anyway. And honestly, if people took better care of themselves they wouldn't have these problems with their manhood or any other part of their body. It's just another way to keep us victims and dependent on corporations. No, that's not saying people who are injured and end up with problems have much control over that, I'm simply referring to those who do have a choice in what they eat and do but continue to make bad ones and then suffer the medical consequences of it.
The times they are a changing and people are starting to wake up from their food induced comas and start to demand answers as to why they're not living the happy healthy lives they're promised on tv ads. Bee Happy, Bee Healthy... really? by eating GMO laiden overprocessed grain products everyday for breakfast? no thank you.
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Wait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
As someone who has volunteered with the elderly, I know bladder dysfunction is a common problem. I also have a dear friend who is 27 and suffers from multiple sclerosis. He has a gorgeous wife, an adorable 2 year old son, is training for a half marathon, and has bladder dysfunction when his MS flares up. There is nothing shameful or masculine about the condition, and they aren't 'maxi pads.'
I'm just shocked that a 43 year old man would feel such shock and horror over such a common medical condition. Maybe they should stop advertising diapers for babies, too? I mean... it's kind of the same thing.
Pretty sure it wasn't the product but the way the messages are being delivered. They're trying to macho up products that really can't be. Just say look you have this problem, try this product. I don't know why they have to go through all that trouble to make mini-soap operas just to push products anyway. And honestly, if people took better care of themselves they wouldn't have these problems with their manhood or any other part of their body. It's just another way to keep us victims and dependent on corporations. No, that's not saying people who are injured and end up with problems have much control over that, I'm simply referring to those who do have a choice in what they eat and do but continue to make bad ones and then suffer the medical consequences of it.
The times they are a changing and people are starting to wake up from their food induced comas and start to demand answers as to why they're not living the happy healthy lives they're promised on tv ads. Bee Happy, Bee Healthy... really? by eating GMO laiden overprocessed grain products everyday for breakfast? no thank you.
Even crazies and macho men pee their pants when they're old.0 -
Wait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
As someone who has volunteered with the elderly, I know bladder dysfunction is a common problem. I also have a dear friend who is 27 and suffers from multiple sclerosis. He has a gorgeous wife, an adorable 2 year old son, is training for a half marathon, and has bladder dysfunction when his MS flares up. There is nothing shameful or masculine about the condition, and they aren't 'maxi pads.'
I'm just shocked that a 43 year old man would feel such shock and horror over such a common medical condition. Maybe they should stop advertising diapers for babies, too? I mean... it's kind of the same thing.
Pretty sure it wasn't the product but the way the messages are being delivered. They're trying to macho up products that really can't be. Just say look you have this problem, try this product. I don't know why they have to go through all that trouble to make mini-soap operas just to push products anyway. And honestly, if people took better care of themselves they wouldn't have these problems with their manhood or any other part of their body. It's just another way to keep us victims and dependent on corporations. No, that's not saying people who are injured and end up with problems have much control over that, I'm simply referring to those who do have a choice in what they eat and do but continue to make bad ones and then suffer the medical consequences of it.
The times they are a changing and people are starting to wake up from their food induced comas and start to demand answers as to why they're not living the happy healthy lives they're promised on tv ads. Bee Happy, Bee Healthy... really? by eating GMO laiden overprocessed grain products everyday for breakfast? no thank you.
So. Can you send me some links to scientific studies showing that processed foods and GMOs cause incontinence and therefore an increased reliance on big corporations and misery?
Depends* on who to talk to, but this sounds like a whole lot of horse *kitten* to me.
*see what I did there
Sometimes when I sneeze I dribble a little. Should I blame all the poptarts I have eaten or giving birth? Your expert opinion is required.0 -
The times they are a changing and people are starting to wake up from their food induced comas and start to demand answers as to why they're not living the happy healthy lives they're promised on tv ads. Bee Happy, Bee Healthy... really? by eating GMO laiden overprocessed grain products everyday for breakfast? no thank you.
Oh, and if you're going to waste those delicious GMO laden, over-processed Honey Nut Cheerios, pass them my way.0 -
Wait... you're 'horrified' because people have medical conditions and television networks carry ads for products intended to help them continue to live full and normal lives? Grow up.
As someone who has volunteered with the elderly, I know bladder dysfunction is a common problem. I also have a dear friend who is 27 and suffers from multiple sclerosis. He has a gorgeous wife, an adorable 2 year old son, is training for a half marathon, and has bladder dysfunction when his MS flares up. There is nothing shameful or masculine about the condition, and they aren't 'maxi pads.'
I'm just shocked that a 43 year old man would feel such shock and horror over such a common medical condition. Maybe they should stop advertising diapers for babies, too? I mean... it's kind of the same thing.
Pretty sure it wasn't the product but the way the messages are being delivered. They're trying to macho up products that really can't be. Just say look you have this problem, try this product. I don't know why they have to go through all that trouble to make mini-soap operas just to push products anyway. And honestly, if people took better care of themselves they wouldn't have these problems with their manhood or any other part of their body. It's just another way to keep us victims and dependent on corporations. No, that's not saying people who are injured and end up with problems have much control over that, I'm simply referring to those who do have a choice in what they eat and do but continue to make bad ones and then suffer the medical consequences of it.
The times they are a changing and people are starting to wake up from their food induced comas and start to demand answers as to why they're not living the happy healthy lives they're promised on tv ads. Bee Happy, Bee Healthy... really? by eating GMO laiden overprocessed grain products everyday for breakfast? no thank you.
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This is stupid. They are trying to market this product to guys who feel they are too embarrassed to use this type of product.
Sheesh. Glad my manhood isn't threatened here.0 -
The times they are a changing and people are starting to wake up from their food induced comas and start to demand answers as to why they're not living the happy healthy lives they're promised on tv ads. Bee Happy, Bee Healthy... really? by eating GMO laiden overprocessed grain products everyday for breakfast? no thank you.
Oh, and if you're going to waste those delicious GMO laden, over-processed Honey Nut Cheerios, pass them my way.
This.
Just so... This.0 -
So, we are finally talking about the man pads. Yay!!! I just love the fact I can legit tell a guy this now. :laugh:
ETA: Not making light of any medical condition that would require the use of these, but if a guy can joke with me about handing me a tampon, I can now return the favor with man pads :bigsmile:0 -
I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but I am.
I posted this as a way to poke fun at THE COMMERCIAL, not the medical problem that prompted the development of the product.
I believe most people know what Depends are. I've always seen them marketed in a different way than I saw today. Then suddenly there's a famous football player yelling at everyone to guard their manhood with this product. And I found the presentation ridiculous, so I commented on it.
So thanks for taking the humor out of the post you big wet blanket party pooper. I put this in the Chit Chat FUN and Games forum for a reason. If I was commenting on the medical condition I would have put it somewhere else.
Oh, and I'd be fine if I never saw any more equally ridiculous ads for tampons where some young girl pulls a WHOLE FREAKING BOX of tampons right out of her purse while smiling right at the camera. Yea, that's realistic isn't it? No, but it's funny to think about the ridiculousness of it.0 -
Those of us guarding our loins prefer the term Manpon.So, we are finally talking about the man pads. Yay!!! I just love the fact I can legit tell a guy this now. :laugh:
ETA: Not making light of any medical condition that would require the use of these, but if a guy can joke with me about handing me a tampon, I can now return the favor with man pads :bigsmile:
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I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but I am.
I posted this as a way to poke fun at THE COMMERCIAL, not the medical problem that prompted the development of the product.
I believe most people know what Depends are. I've always seen them marketed in a different way than I saw today. Then suddenly there's a famous football player yelling at everyone to guard their manhood with this product. And I found the presentation ridiculous, so I commented on it.
So thanks for taking the humor out of the post you big wet blanket party pooper. I put this in the Chit Chat FUN and Games forum for a reason. If I was commenting on the medical condition I would have put it somewhere else.
Oh, and I'd be fine if I never saw any more equally ridiculous ads for tampons where some young girl pulls a WHOLE FREAKING BOX of tampons right out of her purse while smiling right at the camera. Yea, that's realistic isn't it? No, but it's funny to think about the ridiculousness of it.
So you were more rolling your eyes at the way it was presented, versus the actual product. Kind of like when some commercials do the "Have a happy period."0 -
Those of us guarding our loins prefer the term Manpon.So, we are finally talking about the man pads. Yay!!! I just love the fact I can legit tell a guy this now. :laugh:
ETA: Not making light of any medical condition that would require the use of these, but if a guy can joke with me about handing me a tampon, I can now return the favor with man pads :bigsmile:
Errrrrr.....oh the comments..and questions....0 -
I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but I am.
I posted this as a way to poke fun at THE COMMERCIAL, not the medical problem that prompted the development of the product.
Only you didn't make fun of the commercial. You didn't describe any aspect of the commercial other than the actual product and the fact that it included Tony Siragusa. You went on to express horror at the product and the fact that it was being advertised on your sports channel during daytime hours.
A commercial for Depends telling us to "Guard Your Manhood" with these ... things that I guess could best be described as maxi pads for men. I was horrified! Right there in plain sight on ESPN's Sunday morning programming.
I like to make fun of dumb commercials, too. But your post didn't make fun of the commercial, it just expressed your personal discomfort. I'm OK being a wet blanket/party-pooper. <shrug>0 -
Huh. And all this time I've been calling them "Maxwell Pads". Oh well, ya live, ya learn...
Those of us guarding our loins prefer the term Manpon.So, we are finally talking about the man pads. Yay!!! I just love the fact I can legit tell a guy this now. :laugh:
ETA: Not making light of any medical condition that would require the use of these, but if a guy can joke with me about handing me a tampon, I can now return the favor with man pads :bigsmile:0 -
When I first saw this commercial, I was reminded of this "In Living Color" skit for "Test-T-Sheilds"I had the unfortunate experience this morning of seeing Tony Siragusa in a commercial for Depends telling us to "Guard Your Manhood" with these ... things that I guess could best be described as maxi pads for men. I was horrified! Right there in plain sight on ESPN's Sunday morning programming.
I feel like I have to turn off ESPN forever now. It's been getting progressively worse and worse for a while now, starting with ads for "Male Enhancement", and now this.
I'm done with you ESPN, and all your talking about your problems with your junk. I've had it and I'm moving on.
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