Karnage 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 What infomercials really stand out for you? Whenever I see those Miracle Blade or Chopper infomercials, that "Chef" Tony guy that just chops stuff up. I never knew slicing or throwing food into a chopper made you a chef. Also, the Jackie Chan bowflex is one of the oddest infomercials ever. That "movie set" is just ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 The Juiceman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I watched the hour long Miracle Blade infomercial once. It seemed like a really good deal, plus, I wanted to find out what happened with the guy using it to cut walls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ahhee Report post Posted December 1, 2003 The "make money in the real estate market" twin midgets. WTF!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted December 1, 2003 (edited) Finally a thread made for me. Ok first off I hate that Tony Little guy and his Gazelle bullshit. And of course there's Billy Mayes and his ga-zillion products. Oxy-clean, that gripper thing, the ding king (although hitting the car with a mallet rules). Matt Lesko IT'S ALL FREE SO CALL ME@!!1!!!! Mrs. Cleo were my favorite infomercials until she got sued. But then there's just the worse thing ever and it drives me nuts everytime I see it. This Gillian Anderson wanna be comes on the screen "When is a diet pill worth $153 a bottle? " and goes on about how great this pill is. She says something about "If you are one of those people who worry over a few vanity pounds, Liptorin is not for you" Even though she just SOOO looks like one of those people. I bet she down liptorin by the bottle. And then my favorite line "but if you are one of the millions of americans that are 20, 30, 50 pounds over weight you NEED liptoprin" That's right, you NEED this diet pill. NEED I says, NEED. Everytime I see the Gillian Anderson wanna be walk on screen I dive for my remote, can someone please hire a hit man to get rid of her? EDIT: Everyone else mentioned Chef Tony and his miracle blade 3 (if it's a miracle why did he have to make a 2nd and 3rd one?) but I felt the need to mention my favorite part, where he uses the cutters to cut a cardboard box, then uses the same ones to cut a chicken in half. Edited December 1, 2003 by Smues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Girls Gone Wild ones are just funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 The one with that RonCo guy is funny. With his rotating cooking machine. Funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Nothing beats the guy who wears the colorful Cosby sweaters selling crap that nobody needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I have a soft spot in my heart for evangelists lik Bob Tildon or whoever..fun times. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ray Report post Posted December 1, 2003 The one with that RonCo guy is funny. With his rotating cooking machine. I've watched that, like, a dozen times. Not sure why... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lando Griffin 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I love infomercials. Did you know there's a channel that show nothing but infomercials? Channel 42 on my cable lineup. Crazy. EDIT: Everyone else mentioned Chef Tony and his miracle blade 3 (if it's a miracle why did he have to make a 2nd and 3rd one?) but I felt the need to mention my favorite part, where he uses the cutters to cut a cardboard box, then uses the same ones to cut a chicken in half. Yeah, I was saying to myself, "Who the hell cuts chicken with scissors when you have the supposed best knife set ever?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boo_Bradley Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I watched one last night at 2 am for a Laugh in DVD set.... I was entertained.... LOVE Ron Popeil! Mr. Popeil by Al Yankovic Lyrics: I need a Vegematic I need a Pocket Fisherman I need a handy appliance That'll scramble an egg while it's still inside its shell Operators are standing by How does that make you feel Help me Mr. Popeil I wanna shine some pennies I wanna mend some leather I wanna Krazy-Glue my head to the bottom of a big steel girder Please, no C.O.D.'s Don't miss out on this deal Ah, help me Mr. Popeil Help me Mr. Popeil Mr. Popeil Mr. Popeil Woah It slices, it dices Look at that tomato You could even cut a tin can with it But you wouldn't want to Mr. Popeil, I'm in trouble Need your assistance on the double Oh no, now how am I gonna make My old vinyl car top look like new Mr. Popeil Tell me, what am I supposed to do Mr. Popeil Mr. Popeil Now how much would you pay But wait, there's more It's not sold in any store Now how much would you pay Don't answer yet Just look what else you get Now how much would you pay If you order today You get a Ginsu knife and a smokeless Ashtray Now how much would you pay Now how much would you pay Mr. Popeil, Mr. Popeil Mr. Popeil, Mr. Popeil Mr. Popeil, Mr. Popeil Mr. Popeil, Mr. Popeil Make me buy a Garden Weasel Make me buy a Bamboo Steamer Make me take advantage Of this amazing TV offer Call our toll-free number We'll make you such a deal Aw, help me Mr. Popeil, I want it Mr. Popeil, well, I need it Mr. Popeil, I got to got to got to have it Mr. Popeil Mr. Popeil Hey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Skironox Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Girls Gone Wild commercials just depress me, they make me think "Man, I could be there... what the hell have I done with my life?!" Anyway, I mark out for the Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley total gym commercial. I'd want one, but it would just sit there and be a waste of my money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 My favorite is the one with Ron Jeremy and a couple has been porn stars talking about some new herbal male aid or something. Dont ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Skironox Report post Posted December 1, 2003 My favorite is the one with Ron Jeremy and a couple has been porn stars talking about some new herbal male aid or something. Dont ask. The product you are referring to is extenze. Yes, sadly, I sat down and watched the whole half hour of this infomercial. I was thinking some network actually gave Ron Jeremy a talk show and he was the worst host ever. Then 10 minutes later I found out it was an informercial with the worst acting ever. Just TRY to sound interested and sincere, Ron! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Random thoughts... - I gotta say that I'm partial to the George Foreman Grill. Probably one of the biggest success stories as far as products-shilled-on-infomercials go. - Ron Popeil is just AWESOME at shilling his products. I always get sucked into his infomercials, even the really old pasta maker ones. - The Thunderstick looks like a pretty cool product, but the thing I hate is the "whip water" part. YOU'RE NOT WHIPPING WATER, YOU'RE WHIPPING COFFEE!! - This reminds me that I need to put a hand blender on the gift registry - OxyClean works pretty damn well, as long as it supplements your regular detergent. - Jennylee Harrison is literally half the woman she was when she was on "Three's Company". Ye gods she looks truly frightening now. - Whatever happened to Nancy Nelson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 My favorite is the one with Ron Jeremy and a couple has been porn stars talking about some new herbal male aid or something. Dont ask. The product you are referring to is extenze. Yes, sadly, I sat down and watched the whole half hour of this infomercial. I was thinking some network actually gave Ron Jeremy a talk show and he was the worst host ever. Then 10 minutes later I found out it was an informercial with the worst acting ever. Just TRY to sound interested and sincere, Ron! He also does another one...verbatix or something. I dunno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lando Griffin 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Ron Popeil's Pasta Maker is awesome. I haven't seen that one in ages. Nancy Nelson has been in so many infomercials. Food Dehydrator, Pasta Maker, Diamond cookware, some painting material set, Food Saver...probably more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 The one with that RonCo guy is funny. With his rotating cooking machine. I've watched that, like, a dozen times. Not sure why... Is that the "Set it, and forget it" one? Cause I've definitely sat through that on multiple occasions. I think that he is strangely hypnotic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godthedog 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 the ronco electric food dehydrator infomercial hypnotized me when i was younger. i have no idea why, but every time i caught it on tv, i had to sit there and watch it till it was over. i do the same thing with his new machine now, even though that one isn't as good. it just doesn't have that special *i don't know what* that the electric food dehydrator had. a couple months ago i saw vanna white on an infomercial shilling a space-age toothbrush. that woman looks scary now from so much plastic surgery, i barely recognized her. oh how i long for her 'goddess of love' days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I've seen the Ron Popeil infomercial for that damn rotisserie quite a few times. Why? Very simple - I like to eat, I like to eat animal flesh, and damn if some of that stuff he's cooking doesn't look damn good. Oh, and I actually have Matthew Lesko's autograph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I saw a Ron Popeil infromercial for the electric food dehydrator back in the day. But the sub-products were hilarious. One of them was an airmat you hang in yer garage between the two cars so when you open the car door it doesn't damage the other car. Anyone remember the FlowBee? Miracle Mop comes to mind as well. How about George Foreman's lean, mean, fat reducing grilling machine, fit for George and his son's George, George, George, George etc.....(yes he really named all of his sons George). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Joey Styles did an informercal for a commerative coin set. It was weird to see him all calm and shit. I kept waiting for an....."OOOOOOOH MY GAWD" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 How about George Foreman's lean, mean, fat reducing grilling machine, fit for George and his son's George, George, George, George etc.....(yes he really named all of his sons George). Hell I think even named his girls George. It seems Mr. Foreman took to many blows to the head when he was boxing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Anyone remember the FlowBee? Remember? I saw it in a store at an outlet mall last week. How about George Foreman's lean, mean, fat reducing grilling machine, fit for George and his son's George, George, George, George etc.....(yes he really named all of his sons George). Like I said, I like the George Foreman Grill. One of the greatest things a bachelor can have in his apartment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karnage 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 The Foreman grill has been very sucessful for an infomercial product. I see it at like all the department stores and happen to own one myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 The FlowBee OWNED. My all-time favorite, tho, is the Tom Emanski's Defensive Drills video. Just like Fred McGriff says, "THIS is the video that gets results!" EDIT: AHHHH! How could I forget?! ... BLU-BLOCKER SUNGLASSES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Narcoleptic Jumper 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 The Red Healing Hankerchief was my favorite. A hankerchief blessed with the power of God that heals any ailment you have if you just put it on it. For instance, a wife with a drunk husband puts the hankerchief under his pillow one night and the next day he stops drinking and becomes a loving husband. It was golden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 Yeah, I have to concur with those in favor of the Foreman grill. Without it, I I'd be S.O.L. for making dinner a lot of nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ray Report post Posted December 3, 2003 The one with that RonCo guy is funny. With his rotating cooking machine. I've watched that, like, a dozen times. Not sure why... Is that the "Set it, and forget it" one? Cause I've definitely sat through that on multiple occasions. I think that he is strangely hypnotic. Yep, that's the one. It's on literally every night here. I think there must be some rule that says every single channel must air an infomercial at 4:00 am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
