Forbidden

There are certain things that are forbidden in my house.  At the top of the list are Control top pantyhose, country music, Mein Kampf & heroin.  In a special category all their own are products or sites that are forbidden based solely on the commercial.  Topping this list is Mucinex, whatever the product is that's tied to the animated creature LIFTING a toenail (I don't know what it is - I've run screaming & vomiting from the room before the product is mentioned) Daisy Sour Cream, and Empire Carpets (as in 800-588-2300, Empire!)  I refuse to "do a dollop of Daisy".  I won't allow these products in my house even if they cured cancer.  Ridiculous, yes, I know.  It's part of my charm.

These are all commercials tied to US stations, but here in Canada I've been introduced a new level of hell known as Marineland commercials.  Now, heard once or twice, the commercial is mostly forgettable.  Catchy, sticks in your head after you hear it a few times - exactly what a jingle is supposed to do.  However, it runs on a seeming 24 hour loop.  Every commercial break is capped off with this ear worm.  It seems to be on ALL THE TIME.  I have come to hate it so much, if the Pearly Gates were located in Marineland, I might have to take my chances & look for a back door.