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Alright, let's get this straight. Hims & Hers, the online telehealth company peddling everything from hair loss cures to, uh, "sexual wellness," is rumored to be in talks with Novo Nordisk, the makers of Wegovy, that weight loss drug everyone's obsessed with? My first thought? Red flag. Huge, honking, waving red flag.
The Hype Machine is Humming
Look, I'm not saying Hims & Hers is a complete scam, but let's be real. Their whole business model is built on convenience and, frankly, preying on people's insecurities. Now they want to get into the weight loss game with Wegovy? Suddenly they're a serious healthcare player? Give me a break. According to Hims & Hers stock gains on talks with Novo for Wegovy (HIMS), the company's stock saw gains based on the news.
And Novo Nordisk? They're probably just looking for another way to rake in the dough. They got everyone hooked on Ozempic, now Wegovy... It's like the pharmaceutical version of a revolving door.
So, what's the play here? My guess? Hims & Hers gets a quick boost in stock price based on the "potential" partnership, insiders cash out, and then... poof. Another overhyped stock bites the dust. Am I being cynical? Offcourse. But show me where I'm wrong.
Is This Even Real?
Okay, the initial report mentions "talks" with Novo. Talks? That could mean anything. "Hey, nice weather we're having. By the way, wanna partner on a weight loss drug?" That's a "talk." Until I see a signed contract, I'm calling BS.
And even if there are serious discussions happening, what's the angle? Will Hims & Hers just be a glorified online pharmacy for Wegovy? Will they offer some kind of "personalized" weight loss program? Either way, it screams "expensive" and "probably not that effective long-term."
I mean, let's be honest, the cookie notice I had to agree to just to read about the Hims & Hers news is longer and more complicated than the actual details of this potential deal. What does that tell you?
It's all about the data, baby. They want your browsing history, your preferences, your soul. All to sell you something you probably don't need.
A Dose of Reality
Here's the thing: weight loss is hard. It takes real effort, real lifestyle changes, and, for most people, real support from actual doctors and nutritionists, not just some algorithm spitting out prescriptions.
I'm not saying telehealth can't play a role, but let's not pretend this is some revolutionary healthcare breakthrough. It's just another way to repackage the same old snake oil and sell it to a new generation of vulnerable consumers.
Then again, maybe I'm just jealous I didn't think of it first. Nah, just kidding... mostly.