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Posted  Monday, March 10, 2003 at 11:40 PM
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In the late 80's there was a tv show called "Life Goes On." The main character was Corky,played by Chris Burke, a kid with Down Syndrome. He has also appeared on Special Olympics and McDonalds commercials. Most importantly, though, he did an anti-drug PSA that said something to the effect of "even I can tell that drugs are bad." It was supposed to mean alot coming from a guy with Down Syndrome. Maybe it did, who knows? Anyway, if anybody remembers the slogan from this ad, please tell me. My friends and I were trying to remember tonight and we could not come up with it.
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Posted  Monday, March 10, 2003 at 11:47 PM
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oh man, corky. those were some good times. i remember this drug ad. i thought the slogan WAS "even I know drugs are bad"
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Posted  Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 9:06 AM
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Man, I love Chris Burke. Did you know that he makes music too?? Check out "Eating is fun, eating is serious".
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I had such a huge crush on Corky's sister Kelly. What's her name in real life? Anyway, she's a fox. That sucked when she died on ER.
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Posted  Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 12:29 PM
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"Quote from Ben Matlock on Mar. 12, 2003 at 12:26 PM"
That sucked when she died on ER.
That episode of ER was on the TV at the boro during the Jan 11 features show at the boro......we watched it during the opening band.....
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Posted  Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 1:06 PM
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I took Corky to the zoo once...
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"Quote from Peace Frog on Mar. 12, 2003 at 1:06 PM"
I took Corky to the zoo once...
Ah ah ah... taking retards to the zoo.
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"Quote from carligula on Mar. 12, 2003 at 8:05 PM"
"Quote from Peace Frog on Mar. 12, 2003 at 1:06 PM"
I took Corky to the zoo once...
Ah ah ah... taking retards to the zoo.
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"Quote from Ben Matlock on Mar. 12, 2003 at 12:26 PM"
I had such a huge crush on Corky's sister Kelly. What's her name in real life?
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Posted  Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 6:50 PM
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The tagline was something to the effect of, "Me, take drugs? I'm too smart for that."

I know the 'I'm too smart for that' part is right, but I'm not sure about the first part.
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"Quote from Johnny Thunder on Mar. 12, 2003 at 6:50 PM"
The tagline was something to the effect of, "Me, take drugs?  I'm too smart for that."

I know the 'I'm too smart for that' part is right, but I'm not sure about the first part.
Yeah, that sounds right. I remember it now. Good call, JT.

I'm pretty sure I also remember him abruptly leaving the room after his line. It's almost like he was saying, "Oh no, the drugs are going to get me if I stay any longer!"

(Edited by carligula at 6:54 pm on Mar. 12, 2003)
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Posted  Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 7:39 PM
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It's interesting that the social issues surrounding the mentally handicapped on TV are not discussed more.

All we have are Corky and Timmy, and I think there was a dude on LA Law.
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Posted  Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 9:02 PM
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I know Timmy is mentally handicapped, but what about Jimmy? He is definitely LESS handicapped, but I still thing he is somewhat handicapped.
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Posted  Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 11:34 PM
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"Quote from YaDaDaDa on Mar. 12, 2003 at 7:39 PM"
It's interesting that the social issues surrounding the mentally handicapped on TV are not discussed more.

All we have are Corky and Timmy, and I think there was a dude on LA Law.
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Posted  Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 4:25 PM
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"Quote from StephanieW on Mar. 12, 2003 at 10:02 PM"
I know Timmy is mentally handicapped, but what about Jimmy? He is definitely LESS handicapped, but I still thing he is somewhat handicapped.
"Cripple Fight" is definitely one of the funniest South Park episodes.
I think Jimmy has Cerebral Palsy & a speech impediment. I don't think he's mentally impaired- he seems too crafty & sneaky for that. I think that there aren't more mentally impaired characters because Timmy has broken the mold & reached the peak of excellence for mentally impaired TV
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Posted  Friday, March 14, 2003 at 6:25 AM
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"Quote from richarddawson on Mar. 12, 2003 at 11:34 PM"
What about Ozzy?
There's kind of a gray area there.
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