Awesome response to Dr OZ scandal
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I'll be serious for a change.
I've never been a fan of Dr. Oz, but I think his show probably helped a lot of people when he first got started. I think he has good intentions and started out giving good, sound advice.
Diet Supplements are a huge industry. One of the biggest money makers ever. This industry recognized that Oz's endorsements could be pure gold. Was he corrupted? Possibly. I'm sure he's making millions for his endorsements.
People love to see when people on top topple. Hence, this thread. Now we can judge him. I still don't care for Dr. Oz, but I care even less for the hypocritical judgement by the same people that have, at one time or another, bought "miracle" supplements for losing weight, Most of us have.
It's not "hypocritical" judgment. It is critical judgment. There is a difference. He should be ashamed of himself for his actions. It isn't the diet industry criticizing him. It is us. It is comedians. It is Congress (okay, maybe a little hypocrisy on the part of a few who created this mess with the failure to allow the FDA to regulate supplements). Oz claims he isn't endorsing. That's a flat-out lie, and he deserves to be ridiculed for it.
ETA: It isn't hypocrisy to take a supplement and realize it is bullsh1t. It is education. Most of the people who fall for this crap aren't doctors or scientists. Most are seeking help. Without the ability to criticize charlatans, how exactly are we supposed to learn to stop buying into the bs?0 -
Tagging for later0
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I'll be serious for a change.
I've never been a fan of Dr. Oz, but I think his show probably helped a lot of people when he first got started. I think he has good intentions and started out giving good, sound advice.
Diet Supplements are a huge industry. One of the biggest money makers ever. This industry recognized that Oz's endorsements could be pure gold. Was he corrupted? Possibly. I'm sure he's making millions for his endorsements.
People love to see when people on top topple. Hence, this thread. Now we can judge him. I still don't care for Dr. Oz, but I care even less for the hypocritical judgement by the same people that have, at one time or another, bought "miracle" supplements for losing weight, Most of us have.
It's not "hypocritical" judgment. It is critical judgment. There is a difference. He should be ashamed of himself for his actions. It isn't the diet industry criticizing him. It is us. It is comedians. It is Congress (okay, maybe a little hypocrisy on the part of a few who created this mess with the failure to allow the FDA to regulate supplements). Oz claims he isn't endorsing. That's a flat-out lie, and he deserves to be ridiculed for it.
ETA: It isn't hypocrisy to take a supplement and realize it is bullsh1t. It is education. Most of the people who fall for this crap aren't doctors or scientists. Most are seeking help. Without the ability to criticize charlatans, how exactly are we supposed to learn to stop buying into the bs?
How many people that have weighed in on this thread would have been corrupted by the new found millions? Oh, I know the answers that will be given. They will include references to integrity, accountability, Hippocratic Oath, etc, but, no one that has weighed in has been offered milions for their favorable opinions.0 -
bump to watch WHEN I'M NOT AT WORK lol0
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Yes0
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Awesome. Saw it on TV. It's about time someone really tell the truth.0
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Love John Oliver, love this.0
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Bump to read later.0
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I'll be serious for a change.
I've never been a fan of Dr. Oz, but I think his show probably helped a lot of people when he first got started. I think he has good intentions and started out giving good, sound advice.
Diet Supplements are a huge industry. One of the biggest money makers ever. This industry recognized that Oz's endorsements could be pure gold. Was he corrupted? Possibly. I'm sure he's making millions for his endorsements.
People love to see when people on top topple. Hence, this thread. Now we can judge him. I still don't care for Dr. Oz, but I care even less for the hypocritical judgement by the same people that have, at one time or another, bought "miracle" supplements for losing weight, Most of us have.
I see your point Roaddog!
I have to say though that I would not know what the latest snake oil diet supplement was without the aid of tuning in to Dr. Oz's show. He does offer some good information when not talking about weight loss. I was skeptical of him when a week after his show started, he warned against school kids eating applesauce because apple seeds contain cyanide. With all of the accessibility of children to consume cola, and chips and other foods that are nutritiously light, he picks on applesauce. Gee!0 -
I'll be serious for a change.
I've never been a fan of Dr. Oz, but I think his show probably helped a lot of people when he first got started. I think he has good intentions and started out giving good, sound advice.
Diet Supplements are a huge industry. One of the biggest money makers ever. This industry recognized that Oz's endorsements could be pure gold. Was he corrupted? Possibly. I'm sure he's making millions for his endorsements.
People love to see when people on top topple. Hence, this thread. Now we can judge him. I still don't care for Dr. Oz, but I care even less for the hypocritical judgement by the same people that have, at one time or another, bought "miracle" supplements for losing weight, Most of us have.
It's not "hypocritical" judgment. It is critical judgment. There is a difference. He should be ashamed of himself for his actions. It isn't the diet industry criticizing him. It is us. It is comedians. It is Congress (okay, maybe a little hypocrisy on the part of a few who created this mess with the failure to allow the FDA to regulate supplements). Oz claims he isn't endorsing. That's a flat-out lie, and he deserves to be ridiculed for it.
ETA: It isn't hypocrisy to take a supplement and realize it is bullsh1t. It is education. Most of the people who fall for this crap aren't doctors or scientists. Most are seeking help. Without the ability to criticize charlatans, how exactly are we supposed to learn to stop buying into the bs?
How many people that have weighed in on this thread would have been corrupted by the new found millions? Oh, I know the answers that will be given. They will include references to integrity, accountability, Hippocratic Oath, etc, but, no one that has weighed in has been offered milions for their favorable opinions.
And if I am ever offered millions for my opinions, hopefully I will have the right moral character to call bs when I see it.
It's a false dichotomy.0 -
Love it!0
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And if I am ever offered millions for my opinions, hopefully I will have the right moral character to call bs when I see it.
It's a false dichotomy.
Hopefully.0 -
Otter semen..............lab rat support group??:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
That was awesome!! :drinker:0 -
Oh John Oliver. Nailed it!0
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awesome.0
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Watched that earlier this morning. Loved it. It's still a shame that people couldn't just see through his BS on their own.0
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I know it's hard for some people to believe, but not everyone chooses money over integrity in their work.
I don't hate dr oz or think he is a terrible person. I think he did start out with good intentions. But, I always disagree with pushing supplements. And I do agree with using comedy to help educate (as long as the outcome is education and not just mocking), and especially when it is science and logic based. That is just my opinion. I thought John Oliver did a good job.0 -
yep. watched that this morning. definitely got me laughing at 3am. love john oliver.0
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Hilarious!0
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I'll be serious for a change.
I've never been a fan of Dr. Oz, but I think his show probably helped a lot of people when he first got started. I think he has good intentions and started out giving good, sound advice.
Diet Supplements are a huge industry. One of the biggest money makers ever. This industry recognized that Oz's endorsements could be pure gold. Was he corrupted? Possibly. I'm sure he's making millions for his endorsements.
People love to see when people on top topple. Hence, this thread. Now we can judge him. I still don't care for Dr. Oz, but I care even less for the hypocritical judgement by the same people that have, at one time or another, bought "miracle" supplements for losing weight, Most of us have.
I love self made people who rise to the top. He did that with is original specialty of being a thoracic surgeon. I never would have been happy for a person like that to topple just for the sake of seeing someone more successful than me fall. However, I'm plenty happy when someone who misleads and misinforms millions of desperate people gets taken down a few notches. I think that's what most people, in this community who have constantly battled the latest Dr. Oz fad, have latched onto here. It's not a matter of, "Yay, take that successful person." It's more along the lines of, "I'm glad that someone who would use his legit credentials that people trust to sell them on fad and falsehoods is getting exactly the ridicule he deserves."0 -
Bumping so I can watch when I get home tonight0
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Bumpity-bump.0
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Well that makes it OK then. Hooray for our hero Dr Oz.I'll be serious for a change.
I've never been a fan of Dr. Oz, but I think his show probably helped a lot of people when he first got started. I think he has good intentions and started out giving good, sound advice.
Diet Supplements are a huge industry. One of the biggest money makers ever. This industry recognized that Oz's endorsements could be pure gold. Was he corrupted? Possibly. I'm sure he's making millions for his endorsements.
People love to see when people on top topple. Hence, this thread. Now we can judge him. I still don't care for Dr. Oz, but I care even less for the hypocritical judgement by the same people that have, at one time or another, bought "miracle" supplements for losing weight, Most of us have.
It's not "hypocritical" judgment. It is critical judgment. There is a difference. He should be ashamed of himself for his actions. It isn't the diet industry criticizing him. It is us. It is comedians. It is Congress (okay, maybe a little hypocrisy on the part of a few who created this mess with the failure to allow the FDA to regulate supplements). Oz claims he isn't endorsing. That's a flat-out lie, and he deserves to be ridiculed for it.
ETA: It isn't hypocrisy to take a supplement and realize it is bullsh1t. It is education. Most of the people who fall for this crap aren't doctors or scientists. Most are seeking help. Without the ability to criticize charlatans, how exactly are we supposed to learn to stop buying into the bs?
How many people that have weighed in on this thread would have been corrupted by the new found millions? Oh, I know the answers that will be given. They will include references to integrity, accountability, Hippocratic Oath, etc, but, no one that has weighed in has been offered milions for their favorable opinions.0 -
Bumping to watch later.0
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Totally awesome! I'm all for taking vitamins but some of these "supplements" ie Raspberry Ketones are ridiculous!0
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This is fantastic--hilarious and informative!0
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Day Made!0
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Check this $h out with some guy named Mehmet. lmao0
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Check this $h out with some guy named Mehmet. lmao
That was the best part.0 -
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