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What I learned in College Today!

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Random McNally
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A Band Apart.
#21 - 2013-05-20 16:02:31 UTC
Domanique Altares wrote:
stoicfaux wrote:
It's the strategy used by TV medical drug ads. Tout the benefits of the drug in the beginning, state the huge list of the drug's side effects in the middle, end by touting the benefits again.



Ask your doctor if Solvitall is right for you.


I experienced great discontent from my friends and neighbors when I took Solvitall. Talked to my doctor and he changed my meds to Fuqitall instead.

I'm much happier now.

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Corsair Cartel
#22 - 2013-05-20 16:04:53 UTC
Andski wrote:
stoicfaux wrote:
It's the strategy used by TV medical drug ads. Tout the benefits of the drug in the beginning, state the huge list of the drug's side effects in the middle, end by touting the benefits again.


I used to experience (insert trivial to mild symptom(s) that are most likely not a concern to most people but let's make it out to be something you should see a doctor about NOW) and my wife told me to stop worrying about it "because it comes with age." This was until my doctor told me about (insert drug) and now I feel great and worry-free!

(cut to announcer with stock footage of people running and parents playing with their children)

Side effects may include nausea, shortness of breath and/or listlessness. Discontinue use and call 911 if you experience tingling, a change in bowel habits, cluster headaches, or rashes as these may be symptoms of a life-threatening medical condition. Clinical trials suggest an increased risk of stroke and increased disposition to Alzheimer's at late age.

(cut back to actor)

So what are you waiting for, if you have (non-issue that this drug treats) go ask your doctor about (insert drug). It can change your life!

I work in pharma (patient safety) and I must applaud your generally accurate (if slightly hyperbolic) and entertaining analysis.
(Those of us who do science and research generally don't much care for the marketting aspect, though without it, there'd be damned few new drugs for anything)

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Kult Altol
The Safe Space
#23 - 2013-05-20 17:16:36 UTC
Soooo how much did you (or the government) pay for you to learn that? ;)

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Eurydia Vespasian
Storm Hunters
#24 - 2013-05-20 19:08:26 UTC
Tom Gerard wrote:
So we learned about sandwiching in profession writing.

Good news
Bad News
Good News.

This is also known as the Star-Wars effect, not just a sandwich... because clearly Star Wars is more fun.


i prefer sandwiches.
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#25 - 2013-05-20 20:25:02 UTC
Came looking for actual college knowledge, leaving going to subway....where a majority of the college dropouts work.

Also, posting in another quality Tom Gerard thread.

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Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
#26 - 2013-05-21 16:13:05 UTC
The sandwich formula works not just for movie series, but for stand-alone Hollywood scripts too.
Act 1 - Introduce the very likeable characters and the beginning of the conflict.
Act 2 - Plot twist. Uh oh, something happened.
Act 3 - Another plot twist surprise. Then resolve all of the various conflicts and wind down to Happy Ending.

A few nauseating examples: The Bodyguard. Ghost. Titanic.

If your script doesn't build that sandwich, you better just go ahead and get the heck out of Hollywood.
Brujo Loco
Brujeria Teologica
#27 - 2013-05-21 18:29:46 UTC  |  Edited by: Brujo Loco
Khergit Deserters wrote:
The sandwich formula works not just for movie series, but for stand-alone Hollywood scripts too.
Act 1 - Introduce the very likeable characters and the beginning of the conflict.
Act 2 - Plot twist. Uh oh, something happened.
Act 3 - Another plot twist surprise. Then resolve all of the various conflicts and wind down to Happy Ending.

A few nauseating examples: The Bodyguard. Ghost. Titanic.

If your script doesn't build that sandwich, you better just go ahead and get the heck out of Hollywood.


Thats why I like French and LatinAmerican Cinema over the US one.

Most issues remain unresolved, likeable and unlikeable characters have the same chance of dying or making it to the end and beyond, happy endings are sordid, nihilistic or outright real, no one is really good or bad, the gray palette of morals is used in the full spectrum and overall the stories are solid and without to need to resort to cheap tricks or plot twists pulled out of the air or "crutching" upon lens flares with lens flares like someone mentioned once here hehehe

I mean, when I watch some "serious" movies from the North, I usually end up imagining two guys fighting with a gun and the gun suddenly discharges and they boot look surprised as one or the other is about to fall and lightning clashes in the background.

But as usual just my tastes and a not too subtle generalization , but I think you know what I mean. Big smile

o/

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Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#28 - 2013-05-21 19:19:57 UTC
Khergit Deserters wrote:
The sandwich formula works not just for movie series, but for stand-alone Hollywood scripts too.
Act 1 - Introduce the very likeable characters and the beginning of the conflict.
Act 2 - Plot twist. Uh oh, something happened.
Act 3 - Another plot twist surprise. Then resolve all of the various conflicts and wind down to Happy Ending.

A few nauseating examples: The Bodyguard. Ghost. Titanic.

If your script doesn't build that sandwich, you better just go ahead and get the heck out of Hollywood.


Incorrect. The sandwich formula goes as follows:

Act 1 - Choose bread and length of beforementioned bread.
Act 2 - Choose meat and cheese.
Act 3 - To toast...or not to toast, that is the question.
Act 4 - Choose the veggies to accompany the meat on its journey.
Act 5 - Add sauces to heighten the excitement.
Act 6 - Fold the bread closed, and wrap to tie up loose ends.



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