Products on Infomercials

[Hanuman]

Karizma mentioned infomercials in a seperate discussion (auto-maintenance). See This link (http://forums.yellowworld.org/index.php?act=ST&f=39&t=3139&amp) For that topic.

So I got to thinking, we've all seen those late night infomercials. From the George Foreman Grill, to the Total Gym with Chuck Norris and Christy Brinkley. How about Ron Ponpeil with the pasta machine and of course his hair in a can. Speaking of hair, what about the Flowbee! The Ginsu Knife? The Boxflex? You get the drift.

Here's what I had to say about this previously.

I actually broke down and bought something that was being sold as an infomercial. That stupid Ab-energizer. It's supposed be like doing 500 situps in a few minutes, all by electro, muscle stimulation (EMS).

I was so excited. I put on the minty smelling conductivity gel (nevermind the images of Jack Nicholson having this crap spread on his temples in One Flew Over the Cukoos Nest. They used it for shock therapy). Then you set the level and hit the power button....YOWZAAAA, I damn near electrocuted myself!!!!! You won't believe how hard it is to find the freakishly small off button when you're flailing uncontrollably!

So who else out there is a sucka like me and fell for an infomercial. Let us know all about it (Oh God, please don't let me be the only one!)

[Arex]

The only informercial product that I myself am guilty of purchasing is Duralube. I think it fucked up my engine in my old car...=/

My mom on the other hand, gets all sorts of shit. She got the Jetstream oven (basically a glorified hair-dryer that cooks food for those that aren't in the know...sucked), the Red Devil Grill (aside from the fact that the red paint started burning off of it and into the food, I guess it worked), Oxyclean (don't know if this shit works), and the Showtime Oven (From Ronco...this shit actually works pretty damn well though the "steamer" that sits on top of the oven is pretty damn stupid).

I just like watching the informercials..

Alex

[mydnyht]

I haven't, but I would if I was old enuf.

[angel nympho]

I have yet to see an informercial that failed to convince me.

I'll be watching TV... then suddenly... "OH MY GOD! I NEEEEED that vacuum cleaner!!!" ...Never in my life have I ever wanted to vacuum.

[Saiko]

My sister bought pro-active, then I started using it. It works, actually but I think it depends on your skin type. It doesn't work on some people. That's the only thing.

[karizma]

>> oh dude i want that rotating hair brush thing hahaha...i want to volumize my hair!!!!

>> hmm what else...theres this lipstick that like...doesnt come off...like youd rub your lips vigorously with a white napkin and nothing comes of...my question is...how the hell do you get it off when you goto bed at night?...

>> i hella want that ronco oven thingamajig...i wanna cook turkeys 0_o

[Saiko]

Originally posted by karizma@Nov 3 2002, 12:00 AM
>> oh dude i want that rotating hair brush thing hahaha...i want to volumize my hair!!!!

>> hmm what else...theres this lipstick that like...doesnt come off...like youd rub your lips vigorously with a white napkin and nothing comes of...my question is...how the hell do you get it off when you goto bed at night?...

>> i hella want that ronco oven thingamajig...i wanna cook turkeys 0_o
If you want lipstick that doesn't come off, use Maxfactor. But that stuff is expensive as muttfuck.

[amietron]

Originally posted by Saiko@Nov 2 2002, 09:04 PM
If you want lipstick that doesn't come off, use Maxfactor. But that stuff is expensive as muttfuck.
quality items are worth the money.

[karizma]

>> my shiseido lipstick costs 22 bucks and doesnt even stay on for that long...da fuck is up with that man? lol

[blkazngirl]

Yeeeeeees I confuss! I have brought the (set it and forget it) oven, George Forman grill and the Food Saver.

I have sucker written on me somewhere.

[odomo]

i haven't...not old enough. my mom has, though. Tae bo tapes, Gilad tapes <_< and "ab-exercisers" and theres prolly more i havent noticed yet

[Uncle Tat]

I own a George Foreman Grill...bought it in a store though.

It actually works pretty well to be honest although the chicken usually comes out pretty dry, probably because i overcook it.

[Hanuman]

Originally posted by blkazngirl@Nov 4 2002, 12:40 AM
Yeeeeeees I confuss! I have brought the (set it and forget it) oven, George Forman grill and the Food Saver.

I have sucker written on me somewhere.
I always get so hungry when I'm watching late night infomercials, seems like most of them are about food! I so badly wanted the red-devil too, food anywhere I care to take it!

[Hanuman]

Originally posted by angel nympho@Nov 3 2002, 04:17 AM
I have yet to see an informercial that failed to convince me.

I'll be watching TV... then suddenly... "OH MY GOD! I NEEEEED that vacuum cleaner!!!" ...Never in my life have I ever wanted to vacuum.
Yeah, but do you see how that little vortex vacuum thingie sucks them M&M's right up? Damn, I want one! I'm always dropping M&M's all over the place....that thing is kewl!!!

[thaite]

Not yet, but I really want that Handystitch thing. Can't find anything like it in the store. Bachelor dude has need of sewing ability.

[blkazngirl]

Originally posted by Tawee@Nov 4 2002, 03:18 PM
Originally posted by angel nympho@Nov 3 2002, 04:17 AM
I have yet to see an informercial that failed to convince me.

I'll be watching TV... then suddenly... "OH MY GOD! &nbsp;I NEEEEED that vacuum cleaner!!!" &nbsp;...Never in my life have I ever wanted to vacuum.
Yeah, but do you see how that little vortex vacuum thingie sucks them M&M's right up? Damn, I want one! I'm always dropping M&M's all over the place....that thing is kewl!!!
hahaha, the vacuum looks like it could suck the chrome off a car. Guys, don't get any ideas.

[Hanuman]

I want to buy the instant pasta pot! It's a pot and a collander all in one!!! What a steal at $14.95!

*picks up credit card.....must resist :blink: *

[angel nympho]

Ohhhhh fuck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That thing is BAD ASS. You can brown ground meat and make your own meat sauce right in the pan!!!

[ChairmanMah]

i want the miracle chopper. that chef boyardee sales guy's hilarious :lol:

[Hanuman]

I got the perfect pancake machine as a gag gift last night. I think I'm gonna use it!