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[–] I_Comment_On_EVERYTHING@lemmings.world 95 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Please don't give them any ideas. It's bad enough already.

[–] astraeus@programming.dev 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I just got three bills in the mail over the course of a month for a single procedure. They haven’t said they’re done billing me yet, so I can’t assume the bill storm is over

[–] Johanno@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

What a wolrd where free health care isn't gobally available. We should help those third wolrd countries.

[–] radioactiveradio@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

But first a word from our sponsors! Durex!

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Nobody's going to mention the lit stick of dynamite?

[–] papalonian@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

This is a shtick of this comic series. The number above the author's signature indicates how many of these recurring objects (the dynamite, eyeball, I believe the crown is one of them) are present in that comic. This one supposedly has 4 but I can't find the fourth one anywhere

[–] gsfraley@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] papalonian@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I thought either that or something to do with the can of soda

Edit: looked up a list of hidden symbols from the comic. The crown is one, and the "K2" at the end of the soda logo is the last one.

[–] BoxerDevil@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Yeah they always put something like that in a weird hiden spot

[–] stebo02@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago

what about the eyeball just laying there?

[–] ALilOff@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Excuse me miss did you want the unlimited viewing plan or just the 5 minute package? If you plan longer than 5 minutes I recommend you to go with unlimited, cause it’ll cost you more later.

[–] umbraroze@kbin.social 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Almost every situation can be made hell by introducing an enthusiastic sales person with lots of options to market to you

[–] beatensoup@baraza.africa 4 points 2 years ago

To see a colored version of the scan, download our finicky app from the App Store, turn on location, Bluetooth, camera, and voice. To zoom into images, upgrade to paid app.

[–] rustyricotta@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

And you can pay for and print your pictures after the ride/appointment.

[–] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Lol I thought it was an alcohol ad at first.

[–] henfredemars 14 points 2 years ago

I would take this willingly if it was cheaper.

But it won't be cheaper. Instead, it becomes the new basic plan at the price you're paying today.

[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago

Hear me out... Maternity Ward... on the blockchain!

[–] WhatsHerBucket@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

That’s a lot of real estate! We’ll give you a discount if you just wrap your belly with these other ads.

[–] debounced@kbin.run 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

and they better watch out, there's a live stick of dynamite next to that ekg machine. time's a ticking, hurry up and buy!

[–] MisterD@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Coming to Ontario hospitals

[–] Polar@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Thanks, conservatives!

[–] eldain@feddit.nl -5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What a stupid example. Nurses and equipment are expensive, and get repaid in patients per hour. They would rather make money with your presence in the hallways and waiting rooms, and could route you/keep you waiting to optimize for capacity and profit.

Better example would be the app controlled washing machine that tortures you into subscription with ads. Or vacuum. Or freaking light switch: I'll turn on the light after this message from...

[–] Polar@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As a Canadian, I agree with you, but this is probably made by an American, and they don't get paid by patients per hour.

They nickel and dime everyone. Our ad added an extra 50 seconds to the appointment? Well now your bill went from $45,000 to $47,000.

[–] eldain@feddit.nl 1 points 2 years ago

But if they can ask 5 patients for 47000 instead of 4, profits still go up, don't they?