Just as navigating our nation’s healthcare system is a uniquely American
experience, so too is the subsequent onslaught of prescription
medication commercials, which have made brands like Skyrizi and Vabysmo
as big a part of the television landscape as Bud Light and Toyota.
They’ve also become a popular subject of online scrutiny. For the crime
of singing an ear-worm jingle about a diabetes drug, the Jardiance lady —
actress and singer Deanna Colón — caused a heated debate online, where
she was both scorned and defended by the masses. The impassioned, at
times cruel, response to Colón's performance could be why the company
selected a new actress, Rachel Strutt, for the latest Jardiance
commercial that dropped in January. That hasn't stopped the Jardiance
peanut gallery from chiming in to share their thoughts on the new
commercial star. While Colón’s commercial was compared to a Broadway musical, Strutt’s performance
in the new commercial prompted one user to write: “My hate has slightly
decreased.” Meanwhile, Colón’s fans are waiting in the wings to defend
the actress, with some even saying she’s the “true Jardiance queen.” The
Jardiance lady chronicles may be a heated, niche corner of the
Internet, but those caught up in the frenzy can agree on one thing: the
song still stinks. As one YouTuber put it, "Oh geez, 3 more years of
this song 8 times a day.”
July 27, 2024
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On This Day
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Fact of the Day
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Nature Oddities
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Food and Drink
Yubari King cantaloupes can cost as much as $27,000. They are expensive because of the extreme cultivation process, which includes inspecting them by hand. They are exceptionally sweet, fragrant, and indulgent.