Castle Episode & Non-Vaxxers

[fruitfulmomma]

Did anyone see the last episode with the guy from the band? He was unvaxxed, at least according to them because he had no antibodies to things like measels, mumps, and polio, which we all know *everyone* has been vaxxed against. Except cult members. Yes, of course that was why he wasn't vaxxed. Now it all makes sense, cause why else wouldn't he be vaxxed. 

[BeckyBird]

Castle, why have you betrayed me?? Lol.

I haven't seen this episode yet, and I will not watch it. This is just another example of the connections between pharma, media, and even the entertainment industry. (How can we forget Sid the Science Kid?) You can research who owns the network channels, newspapers, etc. It's a small group with an agenda.

Still a Fillion fan though!

[kathymuggle]

Originally Posted by fruitfulmomma 

Did anyone see the last episode with the guy from the band? He was unvaxxed, at least according to them because he had no antibodies to things like measels, mumps, and polio, which we all know *everyone* has been vaxxed against. Except cult members. Yes, of course that was why he wasn't vaxxed. Now it all makes sense, cause why else wouldn't he be vaxxed. 

Lol  

I think painting non-vaxxers as from cults lessens the credibility of the painters, not enhances it.  As the number of non-vaxxers and sel/delayers rise, the choice will become more normalised and the "cult" painters (or those who claim we are all conspiracy theorist, deep into woo, etc) will simply look like stereotypers.

Ah, well, TV!  It never sensationalises anything

[fruitfulmomma]

Not missing much. It was not one of their better episodes and was done through the view of a cameraman doing a documentary on the band, which was really irritating. I think I may need to break out Serenity to wash my poor brain out.

ER was great at spewing this kinda stuff. I swear the writers must have been hanging out here to get new story lines.

[Mirzam]

Shoot, my 15 yo loves Castle, I guess I will be explaining a few things to her.

[emmagrace]

Yeah, I was a little confused as to why THEY were so confused about it, and I chuckled when it turned out he was from a cult.  Whatever, it's network TV -- no big surprise.  

[Chicharronita]

Originally Posted by BeckyBird 

 This is just another example of the connections between pharma, media, and even the entertainment industry.

The CDC is very happy to go out of its way to help shape t.v. viewers' attitudes by supplying Tip Sheets.

Gateway to Health Communication & Social Marketing Practice

Quote:

CDC’s Entertainment Education Program provides expert consultation, education and resources for writers and producers who develop scripts with health storylines and information. Because 88% of Americans learn about health issues from television [], CDC recognizes that prime time and daytime television programing are great outlets for our health messages. The CDC works in partnership with Hollywood, Health & Society(HH&S) at the University of Southern California’s Norman Lear Center to share public health information with storyline creators.

Here's a link to the Tip Sheet for "Low Immunization Rates." 

On the side of all the Tip Sheets is a text box that says, "Are you a writer or producer working on a current TV or film project? Contact the program for technical assistance."

[Minerva23]

Originally Posted by Chicharronita 

The CDC is very happy to go out of its way to help shape t.v. viewers' attitudes by supplying Tip Sheets.

Gateway to Health Communication & Social Marketing Practice

Here's a link to the Tip Sheet for "Low Immunization Rates." 

On the side of all the Tip Sheets is a text box that says, "Are you a writer or producer working on a current TV or film project? Contact the program for technical assistance."

Not surprising but scary that even the CDC offers tips on how to write a 'push-vaccines' script