I can remember some (just some) years back when television
was not on 24/7. I would watch TV in the evenings until it went off the air
around midnight, TV back then signed off the air with the Star-spangled Banner
song. (That was a really long time ago. They had rabbit ears then.)
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| Television with Rabbit Ears |
Also, I remember there were only a couple of advertisements in a thirty minute program. Now,
I wonder how many people watch TV today and wonder where the hell all of those
advertisements come from. I can change
channels to several different stations, and the odds of finding another
advertisement is almost guaranteed. To me the odds are pretty damn good you are
going to get a commercial everywhere you go. (I understand your frustration, honey.)
I understand they need to make revenue but every 5 or maybe
10 minutes, if you are lucky. When they first talked about cable TV coming it
was rumored that they would be commercial free. I just wonder why we pay so
much money for cable or whatever means we get our programming to watch nothing
but commercials.
So many commercials are trying to sell you medications, and
you have to ask your doctor if a certain med will cure you. They warn you on
the advertisement the side effects could be heart attack, liver problems,
internal bleeding, swelling of your joints, etc.. There is always a disclaimer, and it goes on
and on. Why would you even consider taking a medication with so may side
effects. It scares the hell out of you
to take anything. (You are right, honey,
and not only that many medications make you feel dizzy and off-balance.)
Another commercial is for quick car loans with no questions
asked. hahahahahha Well I was just wondering if you remember, I
sure do.
Well, that's it from my husband this time. He just had to rant.
Have a good week, and I'll see you next Sunday.
Sandra K. Marshall, Author
@ Eirelander Publishinghttp://www.eirelanderpublishing.com
http://www.skaymarshall.com