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Posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 10:45:38
I can NOT believe John Grohol would stoop this low!!!
Read the announcement at the top of the page:http://forums.psychcentral.com/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=generalmh
Posted by sunny10 on April 1, 2005, at 11:22:48
In reply to Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 10:45:38
Posted by NikkiT2 on April 1, 2005, at 11:41:30
In reply to Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 10:45:38
Its April Fools day.. I'm pretty sure thats what thsi is..
it says "Pfizer Happy Pills Forum".. surely that HAS to be an April Fools..
Kinda sick though if you ask me
Nikki
Posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 11:56:23
In reply to Check Todays Date, posted by NikkiT2 on April 1, 2005, at 11:41:30
Yes, I almost posted something earlier but I've already been chastized for talking about another forum (not even here but over there!).
Let's here it for good taste. I really *do* have a sense of humour, honestly!! but that one passed the line drawn in the sand, IMO.
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 12:00:22
In reply to Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 10:45:38
Wowsa....sorry guys...it made me laugh my butt off!! I just thought I'd share a laugh with you.
Sorry if it flopped. :-(
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 12:02:10
In reply to Re: Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 12:00:22
Posted by sunny10 on April 1, 2005, at 12:28:34
In reply to Re: Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 12:00:22
guess Nikki and Emmy are the only ones with a sense of humor on Goof Day!
Jeez- I gotta lighten UP !!!
Posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 12:28:57
In reply to Re: Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 12:00:22
It's definitely a place I *must* stay away from. I find the culture too foreign for my tender tastes.
Posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 12:32:30
In reply to Re: Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 12:00:22
Actually, I found your post to be pretty upsetting. As if we need to stir anything up between the sites.
Geez.
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 13:22:05
In reply to Re: Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-( » TofuEmmy, posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 12:32:30
> Actually, I found your post to be pretty upsetting. As if we need to stir anything up between the sites.
> Geez.PC - It was just supposed to be funny. You know I wouldn't want to stir things up. I didn't realize the depth of the negative feelings.
I just tried share something I thought was funny on a day which is all about silliness.
em
Posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 13:30:09
In reply to Re: humor, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 13:22:05
Posted by justyourlaugh on April 1, 2005, at 13:40:02
In reply to Re: humor, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 13:22:05
i told the kids this morning because of the pending teachers stike..they wouls have to go to school on saturdays...
my son cried...i felt so bad:(
i put an old potatoes in his lunch too...
j
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on April 1, 2005, at 13:46:24
In reply to Re: humor, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 13:22:05
That was hysterical! Especially since from everything I have read, Dr. Grohol seems to be anti-medication.
Loved the part about his new mansion! Glad you posted that. I don't think I would have seen that myself. It's not very prominent.
Posted by Dinah on April 1, 2005, at 14:02:55
In reply to Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 10:45:38
I mean "happy pills"?
Sounds like April fools.
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 14:07:41
In reply to April fools? » TofuEmmy, posted by Dinah on April 1, 2005, at 14:02:55
In my family this was a high holiday...like Christmas with whoopie cushions. :-)
Posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 14:09:40
In reply to Re: April fools? Yes.... » Dinah, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 14:07:41
(In my family it was another exuse to be mean.) Emmy, I am so sorry. Another flub for the cloud.
Posted by Dinah on April 1, 2005, at 14:10:57
In reply to Re: April fools? Yes.... » TofuEmmy, posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 14:09:40
My family never noticed it. I always got a nasty surprise when I went to school. :)
Posted by Tabitha on April 1, 2005, at 14:27:39
In reply to Re: humor, posted by justyourlaugh on April 1, 2005, at 13:40:02
> i told the kids this morning because of the pending teachers stike..they wouls have to go to school on saturdays...
> my son cried...i felt so bad:(
> i put an old potatoes in his lunch too...
> jNow that's funny. Jyl, you rock!
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on April 1, 2005, at 16:22:31
In reply to Re: humor, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 13:22:05
That was funny! Especially the part about him now being able to buy the wide-screen t.v he wants. Thanks Em
Posted by Jai Narayan on April 2, 2005, at 7:57:26
In reply to Re: humor » TofuEmmy, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on April 1, 2005, at 16:22:31
it's the day my boyfriend was killed in a motorcycle accident.
I was 17 years old.
so the day holds no humor for me.
sorry to be such a bummer....
on such a funny day.
Ja*
Posted by Dinah on April 2, 2005, at 9:47:45
In reply to April Fools day is a bummer for me....sigh, posted by Jai Narayan on April 2, 2005, at 7:57:26
I'm sorry, Jai. Loss is hard at any time. But to have it associated with a day that is brought forcefully to your consciousness each year must be especially difficult.
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 2, 2005, at 12:59:27
In reply to Pfizer is now sponsoring PsychCentral !!! :-(, posted by TofuEmmy on April 1, 2005, at 10:45:38
> I can NOT believe John Grohol would stoop this low!!!
>
>
> Read the announcement at the top of the page:
>
> http://forums.psychcentral.com/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=generalmhI was *mildly* amused, the first time I saw the displayed "advertising", but became more and more offended each and every time I saw it.
Am I the only one that takes offense to "Happy Pills" as a pharmaceutical sponsored banner for discussion boards which are full of spiritual pain and anguish?
I am being chastised for chastising Dr. Grohol. Seeking third party perceptions. Here's exactly what I said: "April fool's or not, I did not enjoy looking at the "Happy Pills" logo all day. Antidepressants are not "Happy Pills". There are no "Happy Pills". I felt condescended and trivialized by the very words themselves.
I think the logo showed poor judgment."
Comments?
Lar
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 2, 2005, at 13:02:35
In reply to Re: Pfizer link offensive » TofuEmmy, posted by Larry Hoover on April 2, 2005, at 12:59:27
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on April 2, 2005, at 13:06:28
In reply to Good gravy, let it rest. (nm) » Larry Hoover, posted by TofuEmmy on April 2, 2005, at 13:02:35
oh my yes. shame on me it gave me a smile..
I actually took at as sarcasm on the happy pills..everyone knows they don't exist, but it won't stop companies from trying to say they do..
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 2, 2005, at 13:22:47
In reply to Good gravy, let it rest. (nm) » Larry Hoover, posted by TofuEmmy on April 2, 2005, at 13:02:35
The help I will. I started a new thread, as Doc John terminated the last one by disabling the reply button.
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