There are some extremely uncomfortable commercials on TV. You know the ones. They usually involve smoking, a horrifying disease, a mistake during an operation or using the word “mesh” way too often. When Terry Bradshaw comes on in a commercial, you assume it’s going to be football related. You’d be halfway right, but here Bradshaw wants to talk to you about Shingles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSI2AZQmEsU
There’s no denying the fact Shingles suck, but it’s kind of uncomfortable listening to Bradshaw talk about the rashes he’s had in his career.
The ad itself is also a bit odd. It’s doesn’t go as far to be placed in the “fear mongering” category, but it’s close. Shingles may be a problem some of you will have to deal with, but by all means you don’t need to rush out and see a doctor because you had Chickenpox as a child.
Bonus points are also awarded to this ad for completing the stereotype of loosely (and we mean loosely) connecting football to Shingles. Half the fun of these ads is watching a former player say, “I did ___ during my football career, but now I’m (insert pain symptoms or medication here).” It never fails.
