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Many of these advertisements are characterized by their flashy, attention-grabbing nature, often featuring singing, dancing, or marching sequences. Such ads typically depict idealized scenarios, creating a perception that the drug being promoted is a miraculous cure-all.
One observer humorously remarked on the style of these ads: "You say the singing, dancing ads—always singing and dancing, or marching from some fake town to I don't know where." These ads frequently show people skipping happily through idyllic settings, giving the impression that the medication will dramatically improve one's life without side effects or complications.