As a rule, I am not one to buy into hype. Much. Sure, I see some gorgeous model trying to get you to buy mascara that will make your lashes visible from the moon, and I am so there. But that’s pretty much as far as I go. Ok, that and kitchen stuff. BUT THAT’S IT!!
For the most part, As Seen on TV stuff tends to go away faster than seem to stick around. Others tend to live in infamy.
Things Never to Buy From TV
#5– My Secret Hair Enhancer Aerosol
Gentlemen, spraying a bald spot will only bring attention to it.
#4– Slim Away Body Wrap
Just FYI, Saran Wrapโข is way cheaper. So I hear.
#3– Perfect Pancake Pan
If you suffer from serious OCD issues, this is the pan for you. If you don’t, any regular pan will work.
#2– Perfect Polly Pet
If you don’t know, that is an animatronic parakeet. That’s really all you need to know.
#1– Pajama Jeans
No, just no.
Now, there are some fun things out in TV Pitchland that I admit I own. First up would be none other than the ShamWOW. That sucker has worked like a charm, and I don’t regret buying it for a minute.
Next up, a Chia Petโข ๐
November 7th, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Sea Monkeys! Oh wait, that was from the back of comic books.
(They have a “As Seen On TV” store at one of the malls. What a hoot to check out)
November 7th, 2013 at 2:58 PM
I wish there was one here!!
November 7th, 2013 at 5:37 PM
http://www.asseenontvandmore.com/
November 7th, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Wow….
November 7th, 2013 at 10:29 AM
The expanding hose seems to work for the neighbors….
November 7th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
See, it’s comments like this that make me want to buy weird stuff ๐
November 7th, 2013 at 4:12 PM
That is one I’ve actually been tempted to try.
November 7th, 2013 at 4:32 PM
See??? Now I am eyeing it.
November 7th, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Popiel Pocket Fisherman.
really.
November 7th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
My dad as well ๐
November 10th, 2013 at 2:59 AM
Those have gotten expensive! They are $30.00 now! You can get a 3 piece rod and 202 rells set in a hard case from Zebco that is only 18 inches long for $20.00. The Zebco 202 is America’s Reel, it’s the one almost everyone learns to fish with.
November 10th, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Duly noted!!
November 7th, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Snuggies. With or without the skulls. Sorry, but if I’m cold and want to have the use of my arms, I’ll either kick the heat up a skotch, or put on a sweatshirt.
November 7th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
*hides footie PJs*
November 7th, 2013 at 4:13 PM
My daughter begged and begged for one for Christmas. There it sits in her closet while she still curls up with blankets.
November 7th, 2013 at 4:32 PM
She must be related to my kid ๐
November 7th, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Dammit xbradtc, that only leaves Veg-O-Matic.
November 7th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
And….my grandma had one….
November 8th, 2013 at 9:05 AM
My mother had one!
November 10th, 2013 at 3:01 AM
I was once the first on scene at a motorcycle accident, where a drunk rode his Honda into a brand new barbed wire fence. Veg-O-Matics work just as well scaled up.
November 10th, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Oy ๐ฏ
November 7th, 2013 at 2:22 PM
What about the Tortilla bowl SG?
November 7th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
The what now??
November 7th, 2013 at 3:28 PM
The Perfect Tortilla Bowl thingie. Put a tortilla shell in it, pop it in the oven, viola, perfect tortilla bowls for salads, etc. don’t have one myself, but I’ve seen the infomercials a time or two.
November 7th, 2013 at 4:31 PM
oh…em…gee…
November 7th, 2013 at 8:02 PM
I know, right?
November 7th, 2013 at 6:47 PM
UroClubโข, TiddyBearโข, and Doc Bottoms Asprayโข
(the infomercials are fun)
November 7th, 2013 at 8:36 PM
I am almost afraid to check those out. Almost ๐
November 7th, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Ginsu knives are pretty useful for sawing aluminum cans in half but don’t really work as well as a real knife for other things. So I’ve heard.
November 7th, 2013 at 8:36 PM
We hear lots of things, eh?? ๐
November 7th, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Just the voices….What?
November 7th, 2013 at 9:08 PM
Whatev…you know they only talk to me, so quit the jealousy and move on ๐
November 8th, 2013 at 9:11 AM
(Just let me type this one comment.
What? I don’t care what people think.
That’s right, I don’t care what you think either.
Ok, I’m sorry. Please don’t cry now.
Ok, ok, I promise I won’t mention you or the others if it will make you happy.)
Moving on, my Sithstress.
November 8th, 2013 at 2:53 PM
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November 7th, 2013 at 11:06 PM
The first incarnation of shmwow;
http://iowntheworld.com/blog/?p=210440
November 8th, 2013 at 8:29 AM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
November 8th, 2013 at 6:36 AM
Wow, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as pajama jeans. I guess I don’t watch enough MTV.
November 8th, 2013 at 8:29 AM
MTV?? Ooooh….BURN!!! ๐
November 8th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Wally World carries the Pajama Jeans (As Seen On TV!) these days. They keep ’em in the area near the checkout registers (Cash? What’s that?) that feature all of the As Seen On TV! stuff. One thing that you’ll never regret buying is the Total Pillow. It’s the little pillow that looks like one of those post-natal sits-rings (aka “a donut”) and it is awesome for kicking back in the recliner and surfing the ‘Net or watching TV.
One thing to avoid: Those damned little brownie pans that look like the old-fashioned ice cube trays. (Unless you relish the thought of spending three hours cleaning the crevices with a toothpick after each batch of brownies.)
November 8th, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Great….another thing to go buy… ๐
November 8th, 2013 at 4:36 PM
The ball-and-chain (a vet) and I have discussed that stoopid revolving cat toy, but take issue with the additional postage & handling fee assessed for the second, complimentary, unit.
Who wants to spend $40 for two $5 toys that will mesmerize a passel if pussies for five feeble minutes?
Alas, some of our friends on a social network site relating to visages and tomes swear by it for their one or two measly spoiled felines. What to do? What to do?
November 8th, 2013 at 6:42 PM
Hopefully you can find it in a pet store or an As Seen on TV store ๐
November 10th, 2013 at 3:03 AM
Get a laser pointer. Cats feak out for laser dots.
November 10th, 2013 at 9:18 AM
Indeed…best invention evah!
November 10th, 2013 at 3:05 AM
I would rather have a Norwegian Blue Parrot than an electronic one.
November 10th, 2013 at 9:20 AM
Well, YEAH!! ๐
And eleventy points for the Monty Python reference ๐
November 15th, 2013 at 10:14 PM
You know Pajama jeans totally rock it!
November 15th, 2013 at 11:05 PM
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
I can neither confirm nor deny it ๐