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Dunestrider
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Posted: 20 May 2017 at 1:32am |
Has anyone else noticed that, in commercials for prescription drugs, any doctor shown is ALWAYS a woman?
Coincidence? I think not.
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mrsteve809
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That comes, of course with the disclaimer "actor portrayal" so not even really a doctor. Just eye candy for dudes and soothing for women who don't like male doctors
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flychinook
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I think it just comes down to our culture, men and women are more open to consultation from a female. This is the same reason that digital assistants (Siri, Cortana, etc) and GPS systems usually use female voices. In some other countries and cultures, male voices are more common.
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Anduril
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I thought Cortana was "trans"? Anyway, I use "Daniel" on my Garmin GPS, even though he has a british accent. Quick, concise and to the point, just like a man. "Take Exit-3, then turn left". As opposed to the default female voice: "In 1 mile, take Exit-3, on right, to Blah-Blah-Blah street, then keep left." With all that jabber, sometimes you miss turns that are spaced close together. And I don't care to know the name of the exit street (esp. if it has more than one name). Just tell me where to turn! |
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aka ron
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Sometimes, if I push the wrong button in my truck. OnStar tries to talk to me. SHUTUP!!
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