this week's guffaws

Thank goodness for prescription coverage-- this is a thought I have very, very frequently, but man oh man, I'm just plain tired of the barrage of medication ads-- from men throwing footballs through tires while hawking meds that will help them you-know-what (in case the football through the tire was too subtle...) to the pipe-y people who can't prevent their bladders from... uh... leaking. (Again with the imagery.) Enough already. But, in the spirit of making fun of the crap that bugs you, these are some of my favorites of all the fake ads there are out there:

Overcoming Shyness

* Do you have feelings of inadequacy?
* Do you suffer from shyness?
* Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Margaritas.

Margaritas are the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. Margaritas can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you're ready and willing to do just about anything.

You will notice the benefits of Margaritas almost immediately and with a regimen of regular doses you can overcome any obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want to live. Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will discover many talents you never knew you had.

Stop hiding and start living, with Margaritas.

Margaritas may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use Margaritas. However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it.

Side effects may include:
- Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration
- Erotic lustfulness
- Loss of motor control
- Loss of clothing
- Loss of money
- Loss of virginity
- Loss of bladder control
- Attraction to ugly men
- Table dancing
- Headache
- Dehydration
- Dry mouth
- And a desire to sing Karaoke

WARNING:
The consumption of Margaritas may make you think you are whispering when you are not.

WARNING:
The consumption of Margaritas may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.

WARNING:
The consumption of Margaritas may cause you to think you can sing.

WARNING:
The consumption of Margaritas may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

*Margaritas are also available in generic form, known as tequila. Just as effective at only a fraction of the cost.

And then there are the video ads...

And, of course, the brilliant ladies at SNL present the following:

Just saying no,