The late great newsman and grammar contrarian Edwin Newman observed that America’s pill fixation has transformed our vocabulary. What we were once content to refer to as “medicine” — restorative potions considered secondary to the wisdom and insight of doctors — has been promoted to a position of celebrated grandeur and reverence with the new label, “medication.” Newman joked that tribal cultures may soon begin referring to their healers as Medication Men.
Stevefk about 5 years ago
So what exactly are they trying to sell here? Is it pills? They should definitely be more specific.
Andrew Sleeth about 5 years ago
The late great newsman and grammar contrarian Edwin Newman observed that America’s pill fixation has transformed our vocabulary. What we were once content to refer to as “medicine” — restorative potions considered secondary to the wisdom and insight of doctors — has been promoted to a position of celebrated grandeur and reverence with the new label, “medication.” Newman joked that tribal cultures may soon begin referring to their healers as Medication Men.
ChessPirate about 5 years ago
Careful Barney, don’t want to go this far:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/insys-executives-used-rap-video-to-push-sales-of-highly-addictive-opioid/
CoffeeBob Premium Member about 5 years ago
reminds me of the “Cards” song from Rocky Horror Picture Show.
artsyguy65 about 5 years ago
Yes, we got trouble. Right here in River City! With a capital T that rhymes with P and that stands for Pills!