So, it’s come to this. It was bound to happen sometime, I know. But I never thought it would effect me in such a profound way. I know, I know – I should explain. I think you better sit down. Are you sitting? OK – the badass Mr. T has… *sniffle*  …has now been reduced to selling light bulb ovens on infomercials…. IS THERE NO GOD?!

OK, what. the. f**k is going on here? If I were a celebrity, I would be very afraid for my life – Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson and now king of the television pitchmen, Billy Mays, all dead within five days of each other. Mays, 50, was found dead early this morning at his home in Tampa, Florida, by his wife. Police say no foul play is suspected, TMZ.com is reporting.

So to honor this fallen icon of 4am television, here is The Best of Billy Mays – Video Remix Edition.

RIP, Billy – buying stuff off the TV will never be the same without you.

Late night TV ads can offer up some pretty great crap, actually. But the enthusiasm is usually completely over the top, and the example uses for the products often make about as much sense as Amy Winehouse. Which is why they should just adopt this style of salesmanship. [Language is slightly NSFW]

Who the hell wouldn’t want to start their very own religious cult? But where do you start? Obviously, the first thing needed in starting a religious cult is an ultra-cool cult wardrobe.

That’s where Snuggies comes in. Late one night I saw this commercial come on for the Snuggies’ blanket that you, and your family are supposed to wear like a Jedi robe. I said to myself, “Well f*ck me sideways, this would be the perfect uniform I’d have my followers wear when they drink the tainted grape Kool Aid.” Get yours today!

Infomercials are typically a point of humor for the drunk, high and insomnia-prone. You stumble home from the bar or party at 4am, turn on the TV and laugh at how excited people are over solutions for modern living. But what about the products they sell on infomercials that might actually be worth writing down that impossibly long 800 number.

Through hearsay, our imagination, and some actual experience, here is COED’s list of the 10 products you’ve seen on TV that don’t completely suck.

Check out Top 10 3AM Infomercial Products after the jump! (more…)

For artistic value, this has to be one of the best infomercials – ever! Tired of seat belts digging in? Then maybe the Tiddy Bear is just for you! No joke, this is a real product.

You’d think this came straight from SNL.