Posted on 03/01/2006 11:14:49 PM PST by handk
Promoting a Culture of Death
I've noticed, over the past year or two, that numerous fictional dramas, especially cop/crime shows, use one of the following words, as the last word you hear, just before going to the commercials: dead, death, killed, killer, murder, murdered; basically any word related to death. And it's not limited to crime dramas. I've seen it done in sitcoms, comedic romantic movies; the phenomenon is across the board.
It is so prevelant that there is no way it is coincidental. As the saying goes; "Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, and three times is enemy action."
Just one hour ago I was watching the opening scene of "an all new episode" of "CSI: NY", of which opening scene ended with Gary Sinese saying, as his last word; "Death"; then a commercial break.
Counter-Programming Against Christianity
I've also noticed, when I read the TV listings on Sundays, a plethora of Satanic-oriented movies. Not on Monday through Saturday, but specifically, and pointedly, on Sunday. Coincidence? I don't think so. Check it out for yourself next Sunday.
Hidden References to "666" in Commercials
There used to be a CapitalOne commercial that showed three chimps sitting at a long table, and behind the chimps were three wall clocks; each showing the time of six o'clock straight up. 666.
Then there was the McDonald's commercial about their "meal deal" for $2.22. The numbers 2.22 appear in the commercial three times; 222 times three equals 666.
Here's the deal, according to one web site writer, these advertisers are of the opinion that if they incorporate Satanic symbolism, i.e., "666", into their TV commercials, their business endeavors will prosper.
What's With All the Prescription Drug Commercials?"
When did this crap start? 1999? 2000?
What the hell is going on? It seems like four out of five TV commercials are about prescription drugs, "just ask your doctor about" [them]; with really scary and creepy side effects.
Off the top of my head, here's my cumulative memory of the side effects of the "TV Drugs": heart attack, brain tumor, ovarian tumor, explosive diarhhea, diabetes, liver failure, blindness, seizures, colon cancer, naseau, bloating, gas, nervous disorder, hair loss, hearing loss, etc., ad nasuem; and oh, my favorite, "an urgent and frequent need to have an 'explosive bowel movement', and a complete inability to control it".
Yeah, "sign me up" for that drug.
It's not called the culture of death for nothin'.
Kill your TV.
"Long live the new flesh"
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I do not think killing it will be enough. An exorcism is recommended. Box it up and ship it to the Vatican.
Blowgun soup, named for its side effects, was mentioned in a novel I read about POWs held by the Japanese in WWII.
I saw an ad for "Guys Gone Wild" videos tonight. That was truly disturbing.
Put all your TV's by the curb.
Prescription drug commercials have bugged me for ages, since the consumer can't go in an purchase them themselves. Their single purpose is to cause the patient to pressure the doctor into prescribing the particular drug.
I think he's got his tin foil hat on a little too tight.
Taking the tinfoil off all the windows would at least be a start.
I quit watching TV in 1993, when I am somewhere where there is one on, what I see, makes my jaw hit the floor, especially the drug commercials.
Get some fresh air, smell the roses, go for walkies, etc.
Perhaps get a pet.
Promoting a Culture of Death
Probably not deliberate. A psychological artefact of a genuine fascination with death. Still not healthy.
Counter-Programming Against Christianity
Your point. This is clearly deliberate.
Hidden References to "666" in Commercials
Add the numbers from 1 to 36. Woowoowoo!
What's With All the Prescription Drug Commercials?"
Your point.
Conclusion: Do like me and don't have a television.
You can thank your Republican Congress and perhaps Sen. Hatch specifically for their prevalence.
I watch some Olympics coverage with the neighbors but I'm off TV for the time being. I really don't miss it. If anything, the advertising drumbeat drove me from enjoying it.
I noticed this about ten years ago. I think the 'white male' is the only group you're allowed to mock.
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