I was going to write a nasty post about this story, which outlines how celebrities have been getting fees from pharmaceutical companies to talk about their medical problems on talk shows, while simultaneously mentioning the drug or surgery or whatever that made their life so much better.
But then I thought, why am I even surprised? Why should I rail against something that seems so obvious? Did I think that celebrities appeared on television anywhere without some ulterior motive? It’s much less the celebrity’s or the drug company’s fault than it is my own. In the age of infomercials, is there anything anymore that can be considered a public service announcement?
In our current social, economic and political climate, the only true Public Service Announcement left is the sale.
hmmmmmm. Not following your train of thought on how its YOUR fault…….. I didnt read the article, but when I see a celebrity on a talk show, I assume they are selling their movie, tv show, or record, not AZT or ASPIRIN!
BJ, I just meant, it’s my fault for being gullible. Everything is suspect these days.