Why I Hate That NyQuil Ad

I usually don’t watch ads on TV—that’s what DVRs are for. But when I do see live shows, say a Packers game or the nightly news, I catch that NyQuil ad every time. The one that says dads and moms don’t take sick days; they take NyQuil.

I hate that ad.

I get the point—the sick person is supposed to be a full-time parent and hey, the kid needs you all the time. And I appreciate that the parent is often a dad.

But I’ve met too many full-time parents (mostly mothers) who… read more>>