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Post by pilseung on Apr 30, 2008 6:38:37 GMT -5
Do those headache bands that MIL use actually work? Are they similar to those medicated "heat" plasters that I myself have found are truly effective in overcoming muscle aches?
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Post by tinkerbell on Apr 30, 2008 8:47:19 GMT -5
I don't know if they work or not but I notice the people who give everybody else a headache, are the ones usually wearing them...... MIL and Mrs. Na , oh mo, oh mo !!!!!
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Post by pilseung on Apr 30, 2008 8:54:47 GMT -5
I don't know if they work or not but I notice the people who give everybody else a headache, are the ones usually wearing them...... MIL and Mrs. Na oh mo, oh mo !!!!! LOL...LOL....LOL ;D Great ''crooked'' thinking!Are you a script writer in disguise?!!
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Post by soapygrams on Apr 30, 2008 11:11:53 GMT -5
;D Well at least they don't keep saying -- HEAD BAND ON - HEAD BAND ON[/b] - like that ACT ON commercial -
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Post by kumbis16 on Apr 30, 2008 13:34:08 GMT -5
Soapy that'll be "head (band) on, apply directly to the forehead. *giggles* MIL took the commercial literally I guess.lol
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Post by tinkerbell on Apr 30, 2008 15:13:12 GMT -5
That's a good one!!! ;D
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Post by soapygrams on Apr 30, 2008 21:37:00 GMT -5
Soapy that'll be "head (band) on, apply directly to the forehead. *giggles* MIL took the commercial literally I guess.lol ;D Oh, you're right - I guess I was thinking of the one for muscle pain or arthritis or whatever that ACT ON one is advertising. Many, and I DO mean MANY years ago, when I was in Catholic grammar school, there was a Missionary Nun who was visiting and raising funds for her Mission for somewhere in Africa. The order she belonged to were all doctors and nurses - they would open hospitals in the jungles and hold clinics once a month or so in the outlying areas. Anyway, one of their patients came in complaining of a terrible headache - they didn't have any sort of sophisticated testing equipment, so all they could do was give him some aspirin for his pain. His instructions were to take 2 pills 4rx a day. He came back in 2 days and thanked them and said that he had a problem at first because the pills did not stay on his head, but he figured out how to use them properly - he smashed them into a paste, rubbed in on his forehead and then placed a white cloth around his forhead. HEAD ON - HEAD ON - in the African jungle back in about 1939. True story!
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Post by brooklyn on May 1, 2008 1:38:35 GMT -5
Whoa, that's an awesome. funny story, soapy, lol!
My mom will fold a bandana and tie it around her head and put a match stick behind an ear and she always says her head feels better when she does that. I've never tried it myself though.
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Post by tinkerbell on May 1, 2008 8:43:16 GMT -5
Oh Soapygrams, that's so funny!!! ;D Sometimes I laugh at the warnings or directions on products that are just common sense. Apparently some people need to be told exactly how to use them. At least someone living in the jungle has an excuse to make a mistake like that. Here are a few examples of product warnings: Hairspray- DO NOT INGEST (why, is that dangerous?) Deodorant- FOR UNDERARMS ONLY (can't we use it for bad breath?) Silica Gel packs - DO NOT EAT ( aren't they clear Pop Rocks candy?) Air Fresheners- DO NOT SPRAY IN EYES OR TOWARDS FACE ( really?) Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer- DO NOT SPRAY ON PETS (oops!) Last but not least, Nasal Decongestants- FOR NASAL USE ONLY ( where else could it be used? )
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Post by tinkerbell on May 1, 2008 8:51:03 GMT -5
Nothing like those good old Home Remedies, brooklyn!!!
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Post by pilseung on May 1, 2008 9:18:14 GMT -5
;D Oh, you're right - I guess I was thinking of the one for muscle pain or arthritis or whatever that ACT ON one is advertising. Many, and I DO mean MANY years ago, when I was in Catholic grammar school, there was a Missionary Nun who was visiting and raising funds for her Mission for somewhere in Africa. The order she belonged to were all doctors and nurses - they would open hospitals in the jungles and hold clinics once a month or so in the outlying areas. Anyway, one of their patients came in complaining of a terrible headache - they didn't have any sort of sophisticated testing equipment, so all they could do was give him some aspirin for his pain. His instructions were to take 2 pills 4rx a day. He came back in 2 days and thanked them and said that he had a problem at first because the pills did not stay on his head, but he figured out how to use them properly - he smashed them into a paste, rubbed in on his forehead and then placed a white cloth around his forhead. HEAD ON - HEAD ON - in the African jungle back in about 1939. True story! LOL..That's a good one soapygrams..
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Post by pilseung on May 1, 2008 9:26:44 GMT -5
Oh Soapygrams, that's so funny!!! ;D Sometimes I laugh at the warnings or directions on products that are just common sense. Apparently some people need to be told exactly how to use them. At least someone living in the jungle has an excuse to make a mistake like that. Here are a few examples of product warnings: Last but not least, Nasal Decongestants- FOR NASAL USE ONLY ( where else could it be used? ) Sorry Tinkerbell,can't help myself but you set this up nicely..... I can think of one other good place Grannie MIL and Jongsun could spray some bearing in mind they are so stuck up and proud.
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Post by lfcfanatic9 on May 1, 2008 9:55:32 GMT -5
From my experience, I've seen a lot of Korean families sucked up into new and "inventive" products.
Not sure about the Korean channels where you guys are, but here in the NYC/NJ area you see alot of commerical advertisements with some questionable products that promise a variety of things. Increased brain power, detoxing agents, supplements that will help an old lady lift a 1,000 pounds, live till you're 120. When the AZN television station was still around, you had a slew of weird kitchen gadgets and health related items on every commerical. I remember hearing a few old Korean ladies raving about the Kinoki footpads. I didn't have the heart to tell them that the FDA put out a major warning about it.
My assessment of the Korean subconscious might seem to be a little unfair, but it also reflects what I've experienced in Korea as well. With the vast influx of Koreans coming to the United States, it only seems logical to copy the Korean advertisment method and structures as a form of familiarity and idenfitcation. Everything is health related there. I remember my grandmother suggesting that I take some magical green tea/algae supplement to help me with muscle soreness. don't ask. It's all classified as "well-being" products. Things from cosmetics and supplements all the way down to hamburgers and furniture. I'm not joking.
Again to typifiy this as just a Korean thing is unfair and I apologize. I don't know how this is with any other asian cultures or countries so I can't comment. But I laugh everytime I see my mom go nuts when she's orderinig Jason Winter's tea which can apparently turn me into Ironman. Just wondering if you guys have any experience like this.
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Post by puppy on May 1, 2008 12:56:55 GMT -5
What a funny and interesting thread. Soapy and Tink, you break me up.
And Hello lfcfanatic9. What exactly is well being furniture? Like an isometric chair or something?
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Post by lfcfanatic9 on May 1, 2008 13:04:29 GMT -5
Basically ergonomic furniture design or one of those super-duper massage chairs. Yeah, it's retarded. But if you slap "well-being" and anything you're totally more inclined to pedal more junk. the testimonials they have from users totally make the commericals as well.
I'm going to sell "well-being" packets of lard just to test the theory.
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