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Title: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Doc B. on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AM
but I just saw it on Facebook. I'm not sure whether to be terrified or outraged (the only two conscious states of an American). But I'm thinking terrified.

(https://forum.bottlehead.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fergonomics.pelton.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F10%2Fninja-header-blog.jpeg&hash=2084db238d8bf9fb55ba6f5edf96320c1f9ad7fe)
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: corndog71 on October 08, 2015, 10:53:26 AM
Dentistlivesmatter  ;D
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Grainger49 on October 08, 2015, 11:03:40 AM
Can we get a "WTF?" from the congregation?
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Brent on October 08, 2015, 11:12:46 AM
Testify, brother Grainger!

I can't even tell who the target audience is--dentists?  People who go to dentists? It's grammatically sound but doesn't really make sense.  And WTF the picture is about. . . I think maybe the picture and the text are thesis and antithesis.  What the hell the synthesis is is escaping me at the moment.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Chris on October 08, 2015, 02:49:26 PM
"Get BACK to enjoying Dentistry?????"   haha that is a good one....
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Strikkflypilot on October 08, 2015, 06:19:27 PM
She's on "American Ninja Warrior".  One of those wholesome "American Gladiator" style shows, and she is a dentist and so on...
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: SCompRacer on October 08, 2015, 08:18:05 PM
At 62, I've learnt the less I do, the less I ache and pain...lol
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Grainger49 on October 09, 2015, 12:43:50 AM
She's on "American Ninja Warrior".  One of those wholesome "American Gladiator" style shows, and she is a dentist and so on...

She comes short on shape, and is over the line on muscle.  She wouldn't have been considered a woman in the '60s.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Chris on October 09, 2015, 06:41:53 AM
Yes, the target audience is for dentists and hygienists... I have had both types complain to me about arms going numb, shoulders getting messed up, neck etc. from the long periods of leaning over in awkward positions needed to perform the duties....
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Doc B. on October 09, 2015, 07:06:05 AM
Obviously they don't frolic in a field enough.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Strikkflypilot on October 09, 2015, 07:35:42 AM
C'mon guys, let's just admit we're impressed:)
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Doc B. on October 09, 2015, 07:51:44 AM
I admit I am confused. It's the weirdest ad I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Strikkflypilot on October 09, 2015, 08:28:43 AM
In the American Dentists/ Ninjas society she probably needs no more introduction:)
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: dmhenley on October 09, 2015, 08:39:15 AM
HAAHAHAhahaha. Holy crap.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: rif on October 09, 2015, 08:57:15 AM
Calm down now.  Dr. Walker/and/or husband are obviously a very successful dentist. Just look at the size of the ring on her finger.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Chris on October 09, 2015, 03:20:19 PM
"Obviously they don't frolic in a field enough."     Well sure, this is basically the "Sound of  Music" for Dentistry...   "The fields are alive, with the sound of pain free dentistry".....    :)
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Grainger49 on October 10, 2015, 01:54:43 AM
Chris, I did think of The Sound Of Music when I first saw the picture.  Gee, I hope they don't have to pay royalties for using the pose (tongue in cheek).
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Chris on October 10, 2015, 01:50:55 PM
Yeah haha,  as they say, great minds think alike... ;)
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: caffeinator on October 10, 2015, 02:24:14 PM
Don Draper, where are you when we need you most?

I have to admit, the frolicking (why does spell check want to put a k in that?) woman and ad copy don't go together and the whole thing is like one of those "Awkward Family Photos" to me.

However, reading the ad copy, upon reaching "get back to enjoying dentistry," I couldn't help but be reminded of Orin Scrivello, DDS - the sadistic dentist in "Little Shop of Horrors"

"I am your dentist! And I enjoy the career that I picked. I'm your dentist! And I get off on the pain I inflict!"
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: SCompRacer on October 10, 2015, 02:59:38 PM
When I think of dentistry, that scene from Marathon Man pops into my head. Szell (Laurence Olivier) looks into Babe's mouth (Dustin Hoffman) and asks "Is it safe?"
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: SCompRacer on October 10, 2015, 03:09:58 PM
What we need here is someone with fotoshop skills. Doc B frolics in the tall grass and the blurb reads...

Doc B
offers his kits to eliminate
the daily ear aches and pains
and let you get back to
enjoying audio.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: mcandmar on October 10, 2015, 03:25:43 PM
Maybe i have been watching too many TV shows centered around zombie apocalypses and demon possessions as i find that photo is a little disturbing. Picture that chasing after you chomping its dentures trying to eat you, that’s the stuff that nightmares are made out of...
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Chris on October 10, 2015, 09:21:46 PM
Haha, last night I was going to write the exact same thing, but I decided not to, I joke with Doc, PJ, PB and the guys enough already..  I was thinking an effective ad would be Doc in the same pose as the lady, but on the beach sporting some appropriate attire....
With the slogan....
"Tips to remove the aches and pains, so you can return to your DIY S.E.X"......
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Grainger49 on October 11, 2015, 01:25:20 AM
Oh, DANG, Chris.  I just can't un-see that.
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Chris on October 11, 2015, 07:16:01 AM
 :)   I want to hear what Doc thinks about the advert idea... haha
Title: Re: OT - I can't even describe this
Post by: Bill Epstein on October 22, 2015, 07:02:12 AM
"...start enjoying dentistry again"

https://youtu.be/D7euWlQBKnw (https://youtu.be/D7euWlQBKnw)