Commercials on US TV: one third about junk food that make you sick, one third about pharma products that are supposed to cure, one third about lawyers who tell you to press charge against junk food and pharma companies.

@robm2707

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

@u4riahsc

9 ай бұрын

The American way.

@atishpodder

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ND-or5so

7 ай бұрын

@vincentv.9729: Isn't that enough to make a person sick?

@murderc27

5 ай бұрын

Almost 💯 except I've never in my life seen a legal ad over junk food, guy.

He may be joking, but he addressed a very serious topic, how commercials brainwash people.

@corals100

3 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@zivkovicable

3 жыл бұрын

Well there's that...but more so it's a comment on American privatised free market healthcare & the oversized role of pharmaceutical companies in healthcare provision..We Europeans find it shocking that Pharma companies are allowed to advertise prescription drugs to the public at all. We have brainwashing commercials too, but just not when it comes to health. Some things are too important to be left to the free market, believe it or not.

@Finnish_guy

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny 'cause it's true.

@jossushardware1158

3 жыл бұрын

I was blown away when I heard Mark Cuban in shark tank saying that "you go to doctor and then you tell the doctor that you want antibiotics, and doctor should give you those." That is the sickest thing I have ever heard. You do not decide when you need antibiotics, or any other medicine which you can't get without perscription. That's why there are doctors, they decide the best medication for the problem, not you. At least in my country, which is not USnA

@Thunderhawk51

3 жыл бұрын

That's indeed a very serious and exceptionally dangerous thing, especially when certain nations are so easily influenced by the news, commercials and politicians. There's too much information around these days and people simply can't think themselves anymore.

The side effects of watching ISMO clips: improved mood, sudden bursts of laughter, and belly pain (from all the laughter).

@andr_sh

3 жыл бұрын

Are the author of Tulyaki reforms?..

@wanderingstar9322

3 жыл бұрын

😂 So true! I had belly pain and shortness of breath from laughing!

@gregwatson3300

3 жыл бұрын

Also, soreness in cheeks

@nmende00

2 жыл бұрын

Dont forget difficulty breathing, anal leakage and urinary incontinence.

@jamesbirk4842

2 жыл бұрын

(From all the laughter) ?

The greatest cultural shock of my life was when I arrived in North America the first time in 1984 and saw the farmaceutical commercials. I thought they were unbelievably unethical, and I still do. It tells a lot of Ismo’s genius that he can derive comedy from them.

@GrammeStudio

2 жыл бұрын

USA is the reason why I love TV shows, USA is also the reason why I hate watching TV. they make great TV shows, but the lamest ads. they're so lame it's like they intentionally compete to be the lamest. thank goodness for on-demand streaming service.

@M_SC

2 жыл бұрын

I mean prescription drugs can’t legally have commercials in Canada so I guess you mean the US and Mexico

@despitecovid283

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Extremely unethical and it popped out to me only days after arriving. I still refuse to even listen to one - I feel infuriated

@despitecovid283

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrammeStudio they only export to the world their best work. Their shitty commercials and shitty health system are only seen from the inside of the US 😂

@willpugh-calotte2199

2 жыл бұрын

Prescription drugs can't be advertised to the general public here in Australia either.

His little grunts and sighs and groans make him so human and relatable and likeable!

@im3phirebird81

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it always gives him this kind of "I am usually shy, but I am gonna speak now" vibe

@enednas801

11 ай бұрын

it kinda makes me nervous cos im an introvert and I know how easy others will just run u over when u try to speak ur mind or a story cos people mostly will not listen unless ur the center of the room and speak loud and proud.

@u4riahsc

9 ай бұрын

I think it’s on purpose, part of what makes him so funny.

@shalomamigos

6 ай бұрын

It reminds me of Yoda

@ommadammo

4 ай бұрын

Masters like this have every thing worked out to the last detail, the last fraction of a second. Then able to jam and jazz around that in a real world audience situation. Nothing here is off-cuff, or unplanned. It's THAT good. :-) @@u4riahsc

Ismo makes you wanna learn his language just to go watch his homeland content

@piretreiljan9398

Жыл бұрын

Actually most of his non- Finnish language jokes are about the stupidity of the English language. So listening to his shows in Finland is quite different re the subject matter.

I've always said that comedians speak kernels of truth and Ismo just spit out a solid nugget of advice.

@shaukahodan2373

3 жыл бұрын

Those ads have been on American tv for decades. I have been saying for decades " if you wish to live do not take this".

@kke

Жыл бұрын

Majority of the bits by the greatest comedian of all time, George Carlin were social criticism.

@westerlywinds5684

Ай бұрын

Also lots of lawyers advising on American tv. Never seen this in Europe, which is more about dishwasher soap and floor mops.

I'm going through some major health problems. I'm not really enjoying anything anymore, but Ismo is pretty much the only person able to still make me laugh.

@BawlBag

3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there my friend, it won't always be that way 💗

@jonilammela1368

3 жыл бұрын

Remember, every day is a victory!

@robinbrime

3 жыл бұрын

One day at a time. If too hard, one hour at a time. Hang in there!!

@MM-ru5ob

2 жыл бұрын

Hope u get better soon

@blucat4

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Mitch Hedberg? James Acaster? kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4Vr0bKjprzAk84.html WILTY? Would I Lie To You? These will kill you laughing! :-) Excerpts: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKqDt9Gqeq2ngNI.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4yaysSKYNGTZZs.html

I have never heard of a more educational comedy in my life. Thx Ismo!

@lp3860

2 жыл бұрын

If you care for educational comedy, have fun falling into a George Carlin rabbit hole.

@brandonk8948

2 жыл бұрын

Try some George Carlin, he'll change your life

@smallfan1995

2 жыл бұрын

George Carlin is funny comedian in a way that he barely even told jokes, just truths

@ThePremel

6 ай бұрын

Try Carlin

I stopped watching TV like 20 years ago and only watch it occasionally when visiting friends or my parents. and WOW! the amount of stupidity, commercials, brainwashing and more stupidity is really astonishing. how can people stand this?

@k.chriscaldwell4141

Жыл бұрын

You are wise.

@Chrisolix

Жыл бұрын

I haven't had a TV since 1996 myself! 📺 Such a waste of time! There's so much to do, where do people find the time to watch TV!!? 🤔😝💋

@austenhead5303

3 ай бұрын

Same here. It's shocking. I also got on my brother's laptop a few months ago to show him something, and discovered what a computer without a VPN and adblock, using all google products, looks like these days. I was like: "You don't have to live like this, you know."

Ismo is a breath of fresh air in a stale world

Its a valid point. I've seen some of those commercials - they always end with "Ask your doctor about xantaclonoxita" or some drug. Why the hell would i need to ask my doctor about that?

I'm canadian, and he's right; American TV is so weird to watch because it's half pharmaceutical commercials

@NathanHedglin

Жыл бұрын

You need DRUGS

@kke

Жыл бұрын

I watched american TV once through some pirate stream. 11 minutes of content, 14 minutes of ads, 11 minutes of content, 14 minutes of ads. Like clockwork.

Genius. Netflix needs this guy. They have so many mediocre stand up comedians, they need Ismo.

I absolutely love that ISMO can illuminate this in such a humorous way. I live in Canada, and thus have been exposed to a lot of American TV, and it's still mind blowing when I see prescription drug advertisement to the general public. I think "how the hell is this legal?" and then realize that they also allow unlimited private and corporate money in political advertising and it all comes back full circle. In Canada we even have strict laws about how pharmaceutical companies can "advertise" directly to doctors.

@sharihill1637

Жыл бұрын

The advertisers are lawyers that want to represent you when you contract such ailments.

@fellow7091

Жыл бұрын

So how much the TV in America differs from the TV in Russia? Big money propaganda ruling in the both countries.

@wopmf4345FxFDxdGaa20

Жыл бұрын

@@fellow7091 Well, in Russia the TV is under strict government control and the propaganda is very strong even in the news. There is no free news or media in Russia. So that's quite a big difference . . .

@fellow7091

Жыл бұрын

@@wopmf4345FxFDxdGaa20 Haha trump believers

@mentilly_all

4 ай бұрын

remember the Nuremberg Code, and the reasons why it exists

I can relate. United States tv medicine commercials are always a weird thing to Europeans... 😂

@JaanaG2005

3 жыл бұрын

Something has to pay for the programming! Since there are no TV Licenses for people to pay, they have to watch the commercials which are actually paying for the shows. Also, since a lot of the shows Europeans watch too, are produced in America - so they are much cheaper just to buy in Europe and elsewhere than to produce. I don't mean to be a downer.... I love Ismo, and his fantastic content for jokes, but sometimes feel that many of my Finnish friends (I was born in Finland, and have lived the in the US for decades) question me about the expensive hospitals and short maternity leaves.... Well, nothing is FREE and somehow we all have to pay for it all!

@JanneGPirinen

3 жыл бұрын

@@JaanaG2005 You're hilarious!

@zivkovicable

3 жыл бұрын

@@JaanaG2005 You're correct, nothing is free....On average Americans pay more for their healthcare than virtually any other developed country. Private health insurance is a virtual tax, with profits for the insurance company syphoned off the top of course, & little public oversight.. BTW your former countrymen have roughly a two year longer lifespan than Americans...

@andr_sh

3 жыл бұрын

Finnish commercials are a weird thing to Russians..

@timoterava7108

3 жыл бұрын

@@andr_sh why?

"That was not the TV..." *reps*

The most inexplicable for me is when they talk in a highly positive way about a drug without ever actually saying what it is supposed to do AND THEN ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT IT. I"m pretty sure that doctors are getting pretty sick about patients wanting them to explain what some completely *random* drug does.

DUDE ! ! ! You are by far one of the most hilarious comedians of this day and age. In a world where hate and division is so prevalent, you sir are at the top of my list of favorite comedians of all time! Thank you !

I've started watching the FOX live NASCAR broadcasts over the internet recently, and that is true. Half of the commercials seem to be for medicine and the other half is fast food. Maybe just have less of the latter so you wouldn't need so much of the former?

@mikakorhonen5715

3 жыл бұрын

You have to start somewhere.

@falsemcnuggethope

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the fast food commercials should mention the side effects, too.

I was inspired by all the side effects 🤣🤣🤣

He's actually right. I stopped watching TV in 'Murica after my 1st trip. Those commercials are so bad. One time, there was an advert for a drug for reckless foot symdrom. I started to feel that I had that disease and I'm a paraplegic!!!

That was one of the best monologs i have ever heard on so many levels, mostly comical but deep (ass) well

I Googled my symptoms and I found that I’m 13 months pregnant!

@johannah4770

2 жыл бұрын

I googled my side effects and found out I'm taking Viagra!

@janelavie4115

2 жыл бұрын

That is somewhat remarkable. I mean, for a man.

@faustomadebr

2 жыл бұрын

There is a new emoji for ya.

The United States and New Zealand are the only countries in the world that permit the advertising of prescription drugs to the public 🧐

@n1zm0

3 жыл бұрын

We constantly see them in Canada too, only because have many American tv channels available to us.

@manishjaiswal3523

2 жыл бұрын

If I were given 50 options I wouldn't have guessed NZ have same issues with pharma commercials.

@BrokenSofa

2 жыл бұрын

Had to look it up.. Fucking crazy shit

@ruslanriad

2 жыл бұрын

Russia also

@noeldown1952

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but New Zealand has a public health system with a single buyer for pretty much the entire country with some minor exceptions. This means that while pharma companies are nominally allowed to advertise, in reality doing so would be just a waste of advertising dollars for them because no one actually buys what they're advertising.

He's got the best timing.

Ismo delivers yet again!

As a Norwegian living in the US, I also gave up watching US television. It felt like 75% was commercials to me. And oh my God all those pill commercials. Initially when I came I could not fathom why all Americans I met where so knowledgable about drugs. I had reflux and nobody in my native Norway knew anything about that or the pills to use. In the US it felt like anybody on the street could list 5 different pills suitable for that condition. It was like being in a country where everybody had some sort of medical degree. After watching American television, I began realizing why everybody in the US is so knowledgeable about drugs. That is what they spend most of their time learning about. Especially pain killers. My God Americans know their pain killers and gobble them like candy. The insane pain killer usage in the US suggest that all those ads are not healthy at all. I am not kidding. I actually predicted the opioid crisis BEFORE it happened. I told myself: "All this painkiller usage is going to very wrong some day."

@sj9918

Жыл бұрын

It's a state run by modern drug mafias. TV gets income from that. Politicians get money from drug companies. So...

@jarituomi1859

Жыл бұрын

Erik. 100%. Did arrive same year -84. Did have SAS flight from Oslo to NYC Kennedy. From Ismo country, being Finland. D plane crashed or at least did overrun the runaway to Jamaica bay.Bay.. Never left this place. Am in LA. Ismo = funny

@fellow7091

Жыл бұрын

So how much the TV in America differs from the TV in Russia? Big money propaganda ruling in the both countries. And sheep follow.

@dzevadbayraktar322

4 ай бұрын

American government has created a slave working very long week where people work like dogs and still cannot afford to pay their bills in weeks salary (that is supposed to be American way) but they need two people working long hours and maybe 3 weeks salary to maybe be able to pay for all the bills a slave society thus government promotes pain killers alcohol and now even drugs like marijuana to dumb down population sedate them (and cause diseases to them long term population control) so they never have time to clearly see who is controlling their lives and making them a slave

He's not wrong. Funny, but not wrong. I don't think Americans truly realize just how bizarre it is to have TV commercials for things like pharmaceuticals, or lawyers e.g.. I suppose it's ironic, that in the country that brought you "the war on drugs", all manner of legal dope can be pushed on prime time TV. I guess pharmaceutical commercials are just a side effect of not having universal healthcare 🤷‍♂

Ismo this joke aged like fine wine 🏅

I wish he’d release more English standup. His style of comedy is very unique and hilarious.

@QuickZ_

Жыл бұрын

wdym? hes focusing on American stand up past 5 years

Fantastic observational humour and delivery.

those laughs he makes in between are lovely.

"I was inspired by the side effects". As a Dutchman, I can totally relate to that.

100% true. I'm glad to see a comic who's sharing some revealing insights about corporate media. And badass hilarious t'boot!

A commercial just can't be the first point of contact for treating high cholesterol. "Ask your doctor about Lipitor!" or something similar. The Finnish saying of going up a tree ass first is an appropriate description for this 😂

I love that a pretty cliche subject can be so funny and fresh through Ismo's perspective. He's infectious.

@robk9050

Жыл бұрын

Ask your doctor if infectious Ismo is right for you

I agree. I try to with pay for commercial free or mute the commercials as often as possible. It’s something that should be on. We shouldn’t be advertising drugs, the doctors should be the ones to recommend what we need.

So true!! 🤣 The commercial be like "you may not even know you have it but that's a symptom! Talk to your doctor and ask if buying our drug is the solution to get you some side effects today!"

Now I understand why there is so much hate on "big pharma" in the US.

My favorite part of these commercials is when they say "do not take ____ if you're allergic to ____" when it's some new drug that just became available

this is wonderful! I came to this video for a college assignment about pharmaceutical commercials and my thoughts are identical to him! I just have to convert all of this to a minimum 2 sheet job! LOL

I don't even understand why these commercials are allowed. Commercials for car tyres, ok, I suppose. But those pills you can buy without a doctor's diagnoses... If you combine some of those, you can go from quite healthy to... quiet dead ? Less living ?

@westerlywinds5684

Ай бұрын

You can also land your helicopter at the shopping mall if you wish. Things are quite different in the U.S.

new ismo content is truly one of god's gifts

literraly, the US and New Zealand are the only two countries on the surface of the Earth to allow prescribed drug commercials.

Such a great comedian! Part of what makes him funnier is the break in his voice while telling his jokes.

Commercials are why I don't watch tv anymore

@SwissSareth

3 жыл бұрын

Yet you are watching KZread.

@theveganvillainess2404

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwissSareth I have KZread premium

@XoVieira

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwissSareth or through the Brave Browser, faster and no ads ;)

@Finnish_guy

3 жыл бұрын

Adblocker for the win. Just use browser with adblock. No need to pay anything.

@XoVieira

3 жыл бұрын

​@@Finnish_guy if you use Brave Browser, you wont even need an adblocker, cause it's built in.

Don't forget all the injury lawyer commercials as well.

The first time I saw American TV and those medicine commercials, I thought it was some kind of joke. Very bizarre commercials indeed...

Hilarious as always ISMO😂 From Norway 🇳🇴

@whollyman

11 ай бұрын

FINLAND!!!

@Stigman11

11 ай бұрын

@@whollyman I am from Norway😂

Sending love from IRAN. You are the one making me laugh.

Ismo “is mo” funny than most other comics. Hauska jätkä! 🇫🇮❤️

Awesome as always.

Ismo is such a clever and observant comedian. Everyone loves him.

We’ve banned commercials for tobacco product, but not big pharma ads. I expect my doctor to know about what drugs I may, or may not, need. The whole concept of marketing drugs to the “public” is unfathomable. Just another example of how screwed up this country is …

Ismo, you are one of the funniest people I've ever known. Thank You for sharing your gift!

Hit the nail on the head. EDIT: THANK YOU FOR THE NEW UPLOAD! You’re one of my favorite comedians.

I'm annoyed that I have to generally watch ads about things that I will never buy.

In Australia, we have a few medication commercials for basic things like Panadol or Sore throat lozenges or indigestion but not many and they don't have these weird disclaimer voices at the end with the side effects. The first time I saw one of these U.S commercials it was very weird and confronting.

@bobbylee2853

8 ай бұрын

Not in Canada either. I can live happily without itching eyeballs.😅

One of the funniest comedians I’ve heard in a LONG time. I really enjoy your content brother. The world needs more laughs right now. Thank you for bringing laughter to us all.

when he said he was inspired by the side effects, 😂

Yes. If you've lived in the US your entire life, you'll never know how crazy that is.

He is a comic genius !

What's very ironic is that some antidepressants have "suicidal thoughts" listed as a side effect. One time I got prescribed one and the doctor said "it will get worse in the beginning" and then gave me a pat on the back as if to say "you got this kid" :D Turns out no, I didn't got it. Quit halfway through otherwise I wouldn't be here to tell the story.

@mauboy1983

3 жыл бұрын

At least then, we wouldn't have to read this bullshit sob story of yours. KZreads comment section is not the place for that. It has nothing to do with the clip and nobody cares! Below every second video is some random depressed and unhappy loser that tries to make the comment section about him/her, trying to fish for likes -.-

@marinagimenezleal

3 жыл бұрын

@@mauboy1983 My deepest apologies. I had no idea you decided where's the place for what here on KZread. Next time I post a comment I'll make sure to run it by you first. (Do you have any employees or do you work alone?)

@Carolinejoyamico

3 жыл бұрын

@@marinagimenezleal I’m so glad (whether I know you or not) that you quit when you did. Some of those drugs are ok, but some are AWFUL. Sometimes you have to take charge and just say nope, doc, this one isn’t for me. Glad you’re still here. And just ignore Douchus Maximus. He seems to have a small weiner.

@marinagimenezleal

3 жыл бұрын

@@Carolinejoyamico Thank you :)

@joonas1827

3 жыл бұрын

@@mauboy1983 I’ll bet if Ismo reads Marina’s comment he won’t feel like it has nothing to do with his clip! I thank you Marina for telling your story! When people share their story of their depression and other mental health issues, it won’t be as tabu as it is, and more people are willing to get help! 😍

A very well structured routine! So much did I laugh that I barely had time to catch my breath. You were funny 4 years ago, but now you are hilarious. Keep it up!

Those ads have been on American tv for decades. I have been saying for decades " if you wish to live do not take this".

@mil-fpv4931

3 жыл бұрын

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but you cant miss and have to throw hard.

Haha that is a very good point about prescription medicine!! Love your jokes!

He nailed it. In a one minute commercial they spend 30 seconds talking about how great the drug is and the last 30 seconds listing how it can harm you.

Thanks for sharing this with us Ismo, much appreciated!

It’s true and it’s sad that big pharmaceutical companies run this country

I really enjoy ISMO delivery style

I can hardly watch cable tv anymore because of pharmaceutical commercials.

Ismo you're fantastic, keep up the great work.

True. I hate farmaceutical commercials. You are not supposed to go to the doctor and tell them what to prescribe. I also came from another country and such commercials are unthinkable.

As someone from Finland also, the idea of advertising prescription drugs on TV is truly ludicrous. Like... Why?

@squirrelydan3

2 жыл бұрын

No other reason but $$$

@XtreeM_FaiL

2 жыл бұрын

@@squirrelydan3 But how do they make $$$?

@squirrelydan3

2 жыл бұрын

@@XtreeM_FaiL doctors would prescribe these plenty without advertising.

Ismo has a very good point in a serious matter. America is where I live and they get so intense about side effects and make you worry so much about your health. Not only those commercials but everything we read on the internet, the stories, and the articles. it's a wonder we are not all hypochondriacs. Maybe all of us are.

@ThePremel

6 ай бұрын

Carlin

"i was inspired by the side-effects" 😂

If pharmaceutical adds surprised him I can't Wait to see his reaction to the cost of healthcare .

This guy is really really funny 😂😂😂. I start watching his clips. Brilliant.

Love your stuff Ismo! Thanks so much. Hope to see you ‘in person’ (hah, “Alive) someday!

What a genius this guy!

Kiitos Ismo :) Oot niin maailman hauskin koomikko.

Your comedy is always brilliant, so spot on 🤣

love your work! much love from austria!

Magnificent! Thank you!

The commercials are out of control here in the US. Live TV is basically unwatchable.

and before the commercial break, you will be told what will happen. After the break, will tell you what happened before the break. Actually, the series makes very little progress per episode.

@lll9409

3 жыл бұрын

So that is why some American episodes last only 30 minutes here! Half of their time is for commercials!

Brilliant conscious humor as always..love it!!!

ISMO: The only Finnish man in history to talk to a crowd. That too, American

Yes you go to see a doctor for a headache here and they give you 20 different kinds of pills to take. Lol 😆

This is extremely good observation comedy. Bravo Ismo, you made me think. I also have that strong urge now!

And even if we do not watch tv at home, they all make sure you watch it somewhere: restaurants, diners, dentist's office, doctors' waiting rooms, everywhere. We have to swallow all those commercials down our throats no matter what and without our permission. It is disgusting.

And my husband says Finns are serious :) I guess he forgot there is at least one funny guy (who we saw on tour in CA)!

@JiihaaS

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think we're necessarily serious, but the way we deliver our humour may quite often be a bit deadpan.

This is the funniest comic on earth (perhaps in the galaxy)! He could make the description of a blade of grass make me pee myself!

One of the most brilliant criticism skits of the pharma complex!

Ismo, I like your material. You're a good guy!

I love your humor! Hoping you will come to the US to tour again soon...

He's really not exaggerating. That's why I can't stand broadcast TV.

Love HIM. The way he handles English language, Even Finnish

wow I was just thinking this yesterday.