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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social

I'm sure you know the story behind the crying Indian commercial and the Coca Cola industry.

aug 31, 2025, 6:05 am • 3 1

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Bargdaffy @bargdaffy.bsky.social

I remember seeing the commercial on TV during Charlies Angels on Wednesday Nights and feeling, well that is not right. God I am so embarrassed I remember what night it was on. Jacklyn Smith was my Spiritual Advisor in 1977.

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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social

🤣

sep 1, 2025, 11:36 pm • 1 0 • view
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Backslydin' Jedi @backslidinjedi.bsky.social

1/2) You have to scroll down a little bit, but here's the culprits: "These "corporate and civic leaders" were members of wealthy packaging and beverage companies, including American Can Company, Owens-Illinois Glass Company, Coca-Cola, and Dixie Cup." www.ranker.com/list/crying-...

aug 31, 2025, 8:04 am • 2 1 • view
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Backslydin' Jedi @backslidinjedi.bsky.social

2/2) It's an example of blaming the individual for systematic issues game. It's being used today for issues ranging from oil consumption to AI to Palestine:

A chart showing a quote from Dr. Deming:
aug 31, 2025, 8:04 am • 2 1 • view
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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social

Precisely. Thank you!

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Backslydin' Jedi @backslidinjedi.bsky.social

sep 1, 2025, 11:48 pm • 2 0 • view