My 'overdose' on a Boots Homeopathic Medicinal Product

I took part in the http://www.1023.org.uk/ 10:23 'overdose' event on January 30th 2010 and shot this footage in Guildford. I applied the visual effect as a fast way of anonymising staff/bystanders. Apologies for the rough audio.

Yes, in the guide book attached to the shelf, Boots recommended a series of products for a range of ailments/applications including 'Facing Your Fears'. For this they recommend something called Mimulus. Sadly, they were out of stock and I had to face my fears alone, and without the aid of greatly-diluted... anti-fear stuff. The product I 'overdosed' on was Chamomilla http://bit.ly/dglgr9 which is meant to address conditions arising from 'anger & vexation' or some such nonsense. No, really.

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[ThirdPoliceman1]

I am so glad you're all right after your overdose. Thank you for helping expose this profitable nonsense.

BTW, note the first related video suggested by YouTube - "Remedy" by Little Boots --->

[Valmarith]

Homeopaths have done a very good job at associating their quackery with legitimate herbal medicines, it keeps them in business and if you are not careful pointing this out they will want to sue you for libel and try to take advantage of Britain's ridiculous libel laws.

[mohanaturo]

Taylor, M.A. et al. Randomised Controlled Trial of Homoeopathy Versus Placebo in Perennial Allergic Rhinitis with Overview of Four Trial Series, British Medical Journal, 321, pp. 471-476 (2000).

[mmedefarge]

Warnings should be placed on Jack Daniels & other types of firewater which, while they have been known to cure shyness, have also been responsible for causing some genuine harm. Shame on Boots for descending to this level of charlatanry. Let the buyer beware.

[Valmarith]

Wow scary that they are allowed to peddle that crap. Homeopathy need to be banned like the scam it is, they have no more effect than placebos, because that is exactly what they are. Over highly expensive placebos.

[pete975]

That level of ignorance in sales people is dangerous and you video should be drawn to the attention of the Dept. of Health and Boots management.

[wibblerdotcom]

Thank god you're ok.

Also, the lady behind the counter's eyes are hella scary.

[nrubdarb]

The video filter is an absolutely cracking idea.

Top marks for customer persistence!

[saxmanny]

Awesome

Andy

10:23

[iwantagoodnameplease]

you really proved some (a, any?) point!

People's minds will definately be changed!