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[VIDEO] Chinese Boob Clamp: The Greatest Invention Since The Shake Weight

J Bryant — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:22:20 +0000

Ok, so the Chinese Boob Clamp may be just a reimagined corset, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. Simply tug on the drawstring and Voila! Instant cleavage (PacMan sound effects not included). Warning: Video is Highly Addictive.

5 Most Sexually Misleading Infomercial Titles

ccipollini — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:30:43 +0000

It's late, perhaps you're a little drowsy or even buzzed. Plopped down in front of the tube, you begin scrolling through the cable or satellite menu when... bam! Jolted from your semi-conscious stupor, you see words like 'naked' or 'booty' and the blood begins pumping again. What then did you stumble upon? Only the most misleading, deceptive, grab your attention marketing strategy on television yet: The infomercial!

Mr. T Now Sells Light Bulb Ovens… [Video]

Andrew - Hunter College — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:25:49 +0000

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?!

Put Down Your Remote – Billy Mays Is Dead. Seriously.

Andrew - Hunter College — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:32:25 +0000

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, by his wife. Police say no foul play is suspected, TMZ.com is reporting.

How Late Night TV Ads Should Be [Video]

Andrew - Hunter College — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:26:35 +0000

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.

Start Your Own Cult With Snuggies!

harmonleon — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:00:05 +0000

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 my… Click to read more

Top 10 3AM Infomercial Products That Don’t Suck

COED Staff — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:30:16 +0000

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,… Click to read more

Tiddy Bear – Funny Infomercial

COED Staff — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:00:59 +0000

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. … Click to read more