No matter how many memes, or YTP's or anything comical made about him, it was never personal or made to be taken seriously because in all seriousness, this man was an absolute legend and will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Mr. Brimley!!!
Wilford, you'll be happy to know that you have inspired me to start taking care of my diabeetus. I laughed at these commercials as a kid, and hell, I still do. I never thought they would truly be relevant in my life.
Ironically enough, I watched this video when I was 12 years old. I’m 23 now and because of my many many viewings of this video I was able to recognize signs of pre-diabetes in my life. Had it not been for this video my situation might have turned out a lot worse. Thank you Mr.Brimley for educating me on this extremely shitty condition. Rest in peace, and God Bless
I think I've watched literally thousands of YTPs based on this very demonstration, but in all honesty, I don't think it would be such popular source material if he wasn't so articulate and a good storyteller.
You're absolutely correct. It's the same reason Michael Rosen and Billy Mays are so popular as YTP material. They're articulate, attention grabbing... Excellent presenters.
Diabetes is a terrible condition. My dad had it and it caused him many problems. Kudos to Wilford Brimley for living many decades with diabetes and maintaining a positive outlook throughout it all.
Imagine spending your entire life being musically talented, as an A-list Hollywood actor, and as a sergeant in the Marines who fought in Korea... only to have your legacy cemented by the way you say 'diabetes'.
RIP Wilford Brimley. Of course there are a lot of videos making fun of him mentioning Dick Richards in this commercial, but in all seriousness, I've met Dick Richards himself a couple of times and he tells some of the craziest stories about getting in fights with Norman Mailer, receiving congratulatory letters from Sam Peckinpah, etc. I do vaguely remember asking him about these Liberty Medical commercials, which I believe he may have even directed Brimley in himself.
My mother has lived with the worst kind of diabetes for 12 years now (that's after diagnosis - she had the same health scares pre-diagnosis). It's been absolute bloody hell for her. I know it's for the US, but I'm going to show her this when next I see her. She'll take comfort in it and, I'm sure, be inspired (she's always likes Wilfred Brimley very much anyway, so that's a real bonus too ;)
It sounds awful.. have you looked into a keytogenic diet and intermittent fasting? It works wonders for type 2 diabetes and can even reverse it in many cases. It helped me go from type 2 to pre diabetic so far and hopefully soon to non diabetic. Maybe you can look into it and tell your mom about it. Just look up these key words “reverse type 2 diabetes “ best channels are by Dr Berg, Dr Ekberg, Dr Lustig, Dr Jamnadas , Dr Berry, Dr Fung, Dr Hallberg and the beat diabetes channel by Brother Dennis Pollak.
Unironically I feel strangely at ease when Wilford is talking Almost as if to say “Yes, this is really scary, but everything’s gonna be okay. It’s not the end of the world”
Those of you wondering about the existence of an HQ version of this: this may have very well been uploaded by Liberty Medical's channel in 240p. Their current oldest uploads from 2008 are also in 240p, and most computer and phone screens were far from HD at the time. The only holder of the HD version of this probably sits with the ad agency who filmed this, that Liberty contracted to make this for them. Who knows if anyone remembers who made this since Liberty was bought out by Edgepark and the exact people involved probably work somewhere else now.
I remember the commercial of course, but this is the first time I've seen it all the way through in its long form... And I have to say that I'm surprised how articulate and direct he is. This doesn't seem like it was scripted. I'm sure he's got some bullet points off to the side but he's talking straight and I think that gets the message across a lot more effectively than if it was polished/processed/professional.
@Frozenpotatoes8 Very cool. I didn't even see yours. I think I'll keep this one up since it has the Liberty Medical title, and people can use it for it's designed purpose as well.
I remember when I was 1st diagnosed with adult onset type 2 diabetus.. I ask my doctor if that was a similar disease to adult onset type 2 diabetes? My dr said yeah.. since I’ve found out about that now “I do… feel… better “
Type 2 diabetic here. I know how BOTH of you - and millions of others out there - feel. I need to stay away from sweets too. Every time I go past the bakery aisle in the supermarket, I keep saying to myself, "Oh, how I want that cake so bad!". But I know I cannot have it. It's hard, but avoiding sweets is something I have to do. My sister is a diabetic, too. My father and one of my older brothers (both deceased) were also diabetics.
I'm only just kidding, I'm sure that diabetes is one hell of a disease. Please take my joke lightly for I have foolishly joked about it too soon for few folks..
Is this the original with the original quality or is this just downscaled? I mean is the quality any different from the original? What did you download it with and where did you download it from?
This may have been originally uploaded by Liberty on their own channel in 240p back in 06 or 07. Their oldest videos from 2008 are in 240p also, and it doesn't surprise me since most internet screens were far from HD back then.
@@pewpmanjim70 I concur, considering the bandwidth limitation that could be utilized on\through the Internet of antiguity I would designate that your elaboration stands to scrutiny. I will endeavour to assume this is as facsimile as we can get regarding this video.
My Nan Lavhey suffered from Diabetes and other health issues later in her life. I miss you so much our beautiful Nanna. Xoxo Rip to you and Mr. Brimley. 🕊🩵🩷
If I had had the opportunity, I would have given Mr. Brimley apple cider vinegar, and a powerful barley green supplement like Amazing Grass or Garden of Life, and given him fresh garlic every day, lots of probiotics, and other supplements like Co q10, ashwagandha, cayenne pepper, and tumeric. Pretty much, foods and supplements that are good for blood sugar levels are good for lots of other things too. You pretty much have to do the opposite of what all the food advertisements and fast food commercials tell you to do, and get a discount membership at your local heath food store, or online., and learn to cook your own food. High fiber oatmeal, like he always said, is also the right thing to do, but I always mix mine with wheat bran that I get in the bulk bin. Pretty much, everything for healthy living is on the internet, if you can find it.
It's too bad this was cut up so many times and made into comedy memes but as Wilford says, sometimes there are things you should laugh at. I had to watch the original because this is an illness I'm very scared about so just watching this is very triggering, but sometimes there are things you have to force yourself to do.
FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE OPENING: This presentation is brought to you by Liberty Medical. Helping you to manage your diabetes and get the supplies and support you need, so you can live a better life. Good morning, I’m Wilfrod Brimley and I’d like to talk to you for a few minutes about diabeetus. Actually about, Diabeetus, and how it’s affected me and my life. I’ll start when I was first diagnosed. I, uh, I was scared to death, I was experiencing symptoms that were strange and uh, uh unfamiliar to me. For instance, I had an unquenchable thirst, my tongue felt like a horseshoe rasp. Uh, I was losing my vision. I was losing my energy. Uh, I was getting up every 15 or 20 minutes all through the night, uh, so I wasn’t getting any rest and as a result of all these things, (deep inhale) I lost all my energy. And I was uh, I was scared. A man doesn’t like to admit he was scared, and I truly was. I wasn’t afraid to die, I knew that was coming to all of us, but what I was afraid of was, that I might have to live a long time feeling like I felt. And I wasn’t really interested in that. So finally at the urging of my family, uh, the ones who love me the most, uhh, I went to see a doctor and he explained things to me in a language that I understood. Uhh, and I think the most important thing he said to me was, Wilford if you want to get better, I’m gonna give you a few things to do. And, the more attention you pay to these things and the more diligent you are, the faster you'll get better and the better you'll feel. And ladies and gentlemen that’s exactly the way its been. Through the years the closer I’ve paid attention to the instructions of my doctors the better I feel. Now im not perfect, and I’ve slipped up, and I‘ve eaten ice cream and apple pie and I’ve done things I shouldn’t do, but I want to tell you, when I don’t eat apple pie and I don’t eat ice cream and I eat the foods that I’m supposed to eat, and I do my exercises and I take my medicine and I do the procedures that I was instructed to do, I do feel better. I would encourage all of you to find a doctor that you trust and understand, I’m not doing it without help. I’m surrounded by people who love me, who care for me, and who want me to feel better. Now, one of the things I’ve learned to do, is uh, laugh at myself. Kinda loosen up. Kinda relax about the whole thing. You know, havin’ Type 2 adult onset diabeetus is not the worst thing in the world. Uhhh, ya know. People do learn to live with this and along the trail you’re gonna find some things that ya ought to be, ought to be laughin’ at. So I would encourage you, loosen up. There’s a line in the song, uh “Forget your troubles, come on get happy. Laugh all your cares away.” You know it’s not a bad idea once in a while. Uh, I guess at this point, uh, I want to tell you about an affiliation that I formed along the way. Along my path of recovery if you will. I was very, very fortunate to be, uh, engaged by a company, Liberty Medical. And myself and my best friend and partner, Dick Richards have over the years been able to, uh, help produce, commercials or ads, or endorsements or whatever the name you want to give ‘em. And, and in doing so we put out some information that’s invaluable to uhhh, diabetics. Liberty Medical is a company that’s staffed with people that are willing to talk to you about your situation. That are willing to help you, uh, in your dilemma, and it is a dilemma, ladies and gentlemen. When you’re first diagnosed you’ll have a myriad of questions, and what we will do, is, help you, find solutions to these problems, answers to these questions. I like to say we will, we will, help you go where we have been, and uh, in doing so you’ll, you’ll find that life have some wonderful things to offer you. There are so many new ways for you to treat your diabeetus. There are people, more people qualified today to help you and give you accurate and valid information, than there were 30 years ago the comparison is unreal. In closing I would simply like to say to you, uh, do the best you can with what you got and, and be thankful that you’re in no worse shape than you are. And if you’ll obey these simple rules and do these simple things, I promise you, you’ll feel better. See if I’m not right. Thanks for your time. Have a good day.
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