ads seen on CBC: Cut energy usage by 10%; Don't forget your flu shot

[Bozita]

Watched a prime time film on CBC on Saturday evening which was filling in for HNIC.

Two ads threw a spotlight on Can/Am differences.

1. Global warming is serious business. EVERYONE needs to cut energy usage by at least 10%. Here in the States, ads tell us that our kids won't get their asses kicked in school if we drop them off in a Hummer.

2. Influenza is a killer. The shot won't give you the flu. Get your flu shot. Here in the States, ummm ... we ... ummm ... we don't have flu shots.

[cavanaghjam]

1. Haven't you heard?

According to the finest scientists the fossil fuel industry could buy, the question of global warming is still unanswered. Excuse me. I've got to jump im my air-conditioned Suburban and drive four blocks to WalMart and buy a big American flag made in China to hang on the pole in my yard that I mow twice a week, cuz winter's a bit late, so all my no-chin neighbors will know I'm a good American.

[Muzzle Tough]

2. I don't own an automobile. So I never buy any gasoline.

I keep the furnace in my bedroom turned off at all times. My body heat and blankets keep me warm, even when it's well below freezing outside.

I turn off the light when I leave a room.

I'm a vegetarian, and that saves energy.

I already use so little energy there's no way that I can cut my usage by 10% without reducing my standard of living.

And I have never gotten a flu vaccine. And I have never had the flu. And with the vaccine shortage, I'd rather let the vaccine go to someone who really needs it.

[newyawker99]

5. Hi Muzzle Tough!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Muzzle Tough]

6. Hi there!

Thanks for the welcome!

[The Backlash Cometh]

3. Personally, I think those ads are going to make sure that someone

gets their ass kicked in for driving to school in a Hummer. Cute little blonde boy being driven in by young yuppy mom. And what do the school kids look like?

Puhlease.

It's just a matter of time for a kid in a Hummer to get his ass kicked in BECAUSE of that commerical.

[otohara]

4. Drink A Glass of Orange Juice

not only does it prevent the flu, it helps rebuild florida