• 30 Jul 2008 at 9:08 AM

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The commercials for used catheters on CNBC– why?

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Comments (39)

  1. 1
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    The commercials for UBS on CNBC — why?

  2. 2
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    Larry Kudlow put it into his contract.

  3. 3
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 9:15 AM

    they are usually timed when EB is on, inserting a used catheter is my idea of pleasure after watching that annoying biotch…

  4. 4
    Posted by CalgarySchmooze | July 30, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    They are just warming up the audience for the commercials for colostomy bags and jock itch powder.
    If you thought Wilford Brimley pitching dia-beet-us supplies was bad, just wait…
    –CS

  5. 5
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    in one word: mayo

  6. 6
    Posted by Anal_yst | July 30, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Wtf is the deal with mayo? Its hardly the best spread, a category in which Nutella wins hands down.

  7. 7
    Posted by FUNdamental | July 30, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    @anal – Is this strictly a condiment discussion, or is any spreadable sandwhich item in play?

  8. 8
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Anal_yst, u were the one crying over the last few weeks about mayo comments and now you r talking about mayo. Welcome to the dark side.

  9. 9
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Used catheters are at least a break from those annoying AARP insurance commercials. “This is one great card!”
    I swear, you could create an entire website to ridicule the commercials that CNBC plays AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN.
    It’s like some sick re-education program a la A Clockwork Orange.

  10. 10
    Posted by Riskybusiness | July 30, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    Anal_yst – I must disagree with you. Nothing tops Vegemite.

  11. 11
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    while mayo may indeed be the spread most often used, it is just way too unhealthy and is good for only sandwiches. Peanut butter on the other hand can be eaten on toast, celery, bagels, combined with Jelly or nutella, and has a good amount of protein. Mayo also can’t help you get gum out of your hair or get your dog to help you out with a lil something something. What?!?! It’s your dog!!!!

  12. 12
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 10:06 AM

    too long, didn’t read

  13. 13
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Does anyone have video of the “mayo incident”?
    ~LexSteelz

  14. 14
    Posted by FUNdamental | July 30, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    @risky – ok who let in the foreigner?

  15. 15
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    human fecal matter is the best spread

  16. 16
    Posted by Anal_yst | July 30, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    @ risky
    Having had vegemite forced upon me many moons ago, my only memory of it is that in both appearance, odor, and (I imagine) taste, it is by far the one food product most closely resembling diahrrea, so, yea, I’m gonna hafta disagree with you sir
    (sadly vegemite is the only gross thing I’ve sampled out of australia, but thats another discussion altogether…)

  17. 17
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    I’m surprised, Bess. You of all people should know this by now: if you’re getting out of your chair three or four times a day instead of leaking urine slowly and continuously into a disposable bag, you’re wasting valuable time. A reliable supply of used catheters would have prevented the subprime meltdown, won the Iraq war, and could still save John McCain’s presidential bid.
    When I’m appointed CEO, the first thing we’ll do is install catheters for everyone. THe next thing we’ll do is chain them to the floor, so they can’t take any more of those 2-hour lunches. Voila: instant 30% productivity gains!

  18. 18
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    Hey Lex, dont know if it is there, but check you tube for the mayo incident.

  19. 19
    Posted by bank_teller | July 30, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    @17 — i think you’re on to something. must be vikram’s latest gambit into making sure his few remaining employees “never sleep”

  20. 20
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Your initial question, Bess…..Greed is the answer. They have now taste only greed in Englewood Cliffs.

  21. 21
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    French’s yellow mustard is for those who have lost the will to leave. I mean, c’mon – yellow mustard? Sack it up and go Guilden Spicy Brown or go no ‘stard at all….typical of the French to be behind yellow mustard.

  22. 22
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    @21 – lost the will to live, rather
    - a concernen American

  23. 23
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    Diabeetus!

  24. 24
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    Yellow mustard has its time and place. Spicy brown is not appropriate for all mustard situations.

  25. 25
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    I will pay $1000 to anyone who can mute CNBC during commercials. Shit is ridiculous.

  26. 26
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    Real men always go Spicy B (with an occasional exception for Honey Dijon – such as when prepared with salmon or chicken)

  27. 27
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    One of these times during “The Call” when Melissa and Trish are laughing with each other I swear they’re just gonna start petting and make out. They’re on the cusp of it, I can feel it.

  28. 28
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    I’d pay $1000 to anyone who can cite a situation in which yellow mustard is the appropriate mustard. And don’t dare say whilst eating a hotdog or pretzel.

  29. 29
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Speaking of bad CNBC commercials, I can’t stand those ones for the CA bonds with 10% yields. That d-bag’s picture at the end reminds me of a burned out real estate agent.

  30. 30
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    I once saw a monkey eat its own poop at the bronx zoo

  31. 31
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    I prefer Honey Mustard. And I once saw a monkey at the bronx zoo put mustard on its own poop and eat it.

  32. 32
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    If you prefer Honey Mustard, you are probably embarassingly overweight. This spicy mustard is not good enough to flavor this meal, I need to add something sweet to it…..do you sprinkle your salads with Skittles?

  33. 33
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    One word: Fluff

  34. 34
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    question: is mustard the new mayo?

  35. 35
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    @ 17 – Shit if everyone get a catheder what the hell will become of Depends (you know the adult diaper market)?

  36. 36
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Know it??? I am to the adult diaper what Ray Zelinski was to the American Autopart.

  37. 37
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Know it??? I am to the adult diaper what Ray Zelinski was to the American Autopart.

  38. 38
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    I guess incontinence and frugality are traits of the CNBC demographic. I think I may have to shit my pants just to feel like I fit in.

  39. 39
    Posted by guest | July 30, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    #28, when mixed with ketchup for such things as burgers, fries, and yes, hotdogs. Spicy brown takes it stand-alone mustard situations.

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