The Adam and Dr. Drew Show Classic #1226: She Was Debbie Dootson!!
Jun 17, 2025
The hosts dive into the evolution of advertising, comparing vintage and modern commercials. They analyze a recent HIV prevention ad, discussing representation and its impact on communities. Concerns about PrEP and its implications for safe sex spark an engaging debate. The conversation shifts to feminism, critiquing modern activism while emphasizing personal action. Lastly, a caller's ambition to transition from maintenance work to comedy photography leads to valuable strategies for monetizing creativity at comedy events.
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Commercials Reflect Societal Shifts
- Commercials reflect societal shifts and values over time.
- Today's ads focus on lawsuits and victimhood unlike the job-focused 70s commercials.
Observing HIV Prevention Ad Nuances
- The Descovy PrEP drug commercial features mainly people of color.
- It promotes daily pill use to prevent HIV but excludes those assigned female at birth.
Concerns Over PrEP Resistance
- Fear that prolonged PrEP use may lead to virus mutation and resistance.
- Biology shows pathogens adapt if hosts try to suppress them.
