Most Skeptical TV Products
Posted on August 19, 2009 by David Goodlin - Online Marketing Coordinator
“So I’m chillin’ in front of the tube watching something pointless with my buddies… and yes, i’m a dinosaur and still have a tube in my TV. Anyways, one of those infomercials came on for a product that was obviously crafted from the heavens. How do these things work so well? And then it dawns on me, they probably don’t!”
Check out my list of the most spectacle items sold on television:
As a disclosure, I have never used any of these types of products. I really don’t know if they work or not. These are just my honest opinions. I mean, someone did throw them in my lawn so I think I have a right to check ‘em out. Oh yea, no pics or links either. No need for any of that business.
1) A Hair Removal Mitt -
I’m really not sure what is on this mitt, but I don’t see how it can rip all of your hair out and be completely painless. Sandpaper. Super glue. Tiny razor blades. No thanks!
2) The Stomach Convulsions Workout –
Sit on your couch, eat a bag of chips, drink a beer, and get a work out? I highly doubt that this works. Even if it does, you’re going to need to get the arms, chest, legs, and back convulsion workout kit to get your whole situation going.
3) The Neck Brace Pillow –
I’m not a fan of the normal comforting pillow that most people sleep on. I enjoy something that feels similar to someone grasping my neck from behind.
4) The Door Frame Pull-Up Bar -
It’s time for a work out. No doubt, pull-ups totally work. I just don’t trust my doorframe to handle this type of strain. Maybe my place is just weak… hmm.
5) Magical Auto Paint Repair -
You can’t take a key, scratch a car door as hard as you can, and then put some magical cream on it and it’s like it came back from the dealership. I don’t believe it.
These are just a few of the products I’m skeptical about. Do they actually work? Are you skeptical of any others? Let me know.
6 Responses to 'Most Skeptical TV Products'
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You know what else DOESN’T work…SHAMWOW. Now…god forbid I speak evil of the dead but Billy Come ON!!! Sham wow doesn’t even match up to a normal car shammy…it probably serves about the same purpose as two or three sheets of paper towel- not the good stuff either…not brawny, more like Lucky’s off brand.
To test ShamWOW I poured water on a thin rug on top of my kitchen floor (like in the infomercial), and then lightly pressed the shamwow against the wet spot….instead of magically sucking up 2/3 of the water, it was barely wet when I pulled it up. I decided to push it further and Jam the shamwow down into the spot, shoving my knuckles against it…it sucked up what it touched but basically left a huge wet spot and water under the rug!!! …Shamwow…you get a 1/10 for usage (and probably a 6/10 for short-term entertainment!!)
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ShamWOW – my boyfriend adores this product to wipe his Porsche- says it takes a 1/3 of the time it did before with a cham. If he’s happy I am too! More time for me and us!!!
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hi ya all,if you have enough time on your hands to comment on “yamoo’s” capability to suck up a can of soda,you are watching waaaay to much tv,get a life,drink more wine,and get off the couch,you may discover your “new” neighborhood……..terje.
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Most of this stuff is just empty hype. WWW As Seen onTv.com is not a good resource!
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I have used the pull-up bar for my P90X workouts and it works really well actually, I love it.
I have tried the hair-off mitten thing, and I can assure you that it does not work. They say on the packaging not to apply too much pressure, but the only way we made it remove hair was to really put your weight on it and grind the hair off. Not painless, not effective. Total product fail.