3 things I'll ignore on TV

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Specializes in ER.

1) Living room interviews, especially the ones with poor audio and video quality, which is most of them.

2) Covid themed commercials. "We're here for you in these challenging times. (No, you are trying to make a buck, that is why you are advertising)

3) A field reporter all by him or herself, wearing a mask. Substitute anyone out doors, all by themselves, wearing a mask, and I'm out. I was driving by a flagman the other day, all by himself out there on the road, wearing a mask (yes, I know he was being forced to). That is stupid. Kind of like the idiots alone in their cars, wearing masks, before they even get out of it to go to the supermarket.

Seriously? Why do you need a mask when you are alone in your car? That kind of mindless 'compliance' rubs me the wrong way.

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1) Hmm.. Living room interviews? We don’t see any of those in my neck of the woods, but since I hate bad audio I reckon I agree with you on those ?

2) Don’t have those either, but anyone attempting to exploit a pandemic AND try to appear like a selfless savior of mankind at the same time would likely make me ? so agree on 2) as well.

3) Well, if I decided to wear a face mask everytime I left home, I’d likely wear it in my car as well. I’d consider constantly removing it and putting it back on again, more of a risk than simply keeping it on for the duration thus reducing the risk of touching my face and the outside of the mask.

Oh, and the scenario with the reporter. Isn’t the cameraperson within spitting distance? ?

Wait a second... Does all this make me an idiot... ? ?

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Specializes in ED, psych.

What are living room interviews?

Am I already ignoring them?

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What are living room interviews?
Am I already ignoring them?

You must be ? And you didn’t even know it ?

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Specializes in OB.
1 hour ago, pixierose said:

What are living room interviews?

Am I already ignoring them?

I thought the same thing...I also didn't know what a "flagman" was until I Googled...

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Specializes in ER.

A living room interview is what the talk shows are doing with their guests during 'these difficult times'. The interviewee is on Zoom or something, in their living room or study.

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Specializes in oncology.
3 hours ago, macawake said:

Well, if I decided to wear a face mask everytime I left home, I’d likely wear it in my car as well. I’d consider constantly removing it and putting it back on again, more of a risk than simply keeping it on for the duration thus reducing the risk of touching my face and the outside of the mask.

I try to complete several errands when out - saving time and gas. I too leave my mask on until I am done at the last stop and after I use the hand sanitizer. If my husband and I are going in and out several places we both keep them on and it is "thoughtful compliance" in our book. Is anyone rubbing you the right way?

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Specializes in ER.

ZDogg makes sense to me. And, check out DryBar comedy on facebook. Funny stuff!

Of course, my dog is always pleasantly enthusiastic about life.

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Not a fan of living room interviews or Zoom meetings.

There is a TP commercial, the ones with the Bear family, letting us know they are working hard to make sure we have all the TP we need. ?

And yes, I don't see the need to wear a mask out in the open on a trail, while riding a bike, or jogging. Or in the car. My mask comes off when I'm working as soon as I get out of the hospital. There is a handy-dandy trash can outside just for that purpose. And no, I don't wear it while driving.

I'm in California so there is always road work - the flagmen/women do have to wear masks but it doesn't make sense to me at all.

I love Zdogg too. He's done some great interviews with Dr. Paul Offit and others, plus the music videos.

Yes to DryBar Comedy.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Moved to the Coffee Lounge Club

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
On 6/21/2020 at 2:31 PM, Emergent said:

Seriously? Why do you need a mask when you are alone in your car?

Because, Emergent, you shouldn't take it off, since you don't want to touch your face with the soiled gloves you're wearing as you drive.

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I'm just here for the comments. ?

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