As seen on TV

[buxxxom]

Now, now. Be nice to Tom. Even though he made a generalization, I still love him. I know tons of people who buy from infomercials... my mom is one. She battles insomnia... usually to the tune of watching infomercials and buying things. She always buys one for herself and one for me because I think it makes her feel less guilty. The most recent purchase... a sandwich maker thingey. Waste of money.

She DID buy Tai-bo which she loves (sadly she didn't buy it for me) and one of those "shark steam mops" which is now in Costco and I lust after...mmm... SUPER clean floors.

*shrugs*

Is that one of those GT Express type things? I want one of those!

I've never bought any of the As Seen on TV things before, did buy Proactiv in the mall for daughter #1 and wished I had bought it sooner.

 

[cloudy]

Point for your side. I LOVE to shop. I don't even necessarily have to buy something. It's just the eye candy... yum.

Not necessarily a point. I hate shopping. I'd rather do laundry, or wash dishes, or watch paint dry.

I've never bought anything from one of those infomercials...not even from QVC.

 

[Saucy_Sage]

Not necessarily a point. I hate shopping. I'd rather do laundry, or wash dishes, or watch paint dry.

I've never bought anything from one of those infomercials...not even from QVC.

As do I. Unfortunately, shopping is the only way of acquiring things. I have so far been able to resist the siren song of TV shopping as well. And those shopping networks make my eyes glaze over.

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

I bought the tweezie thing at Wal-Mart (they have an "as seen on tv" aisle)... it doesn't work like it's supposed to.

 

[epiphany65]

I bought a small George Foreman Grill after seeing an infomercial, but I only ended up using it a few times. Besides that, I haven't been swayed by a TV ad since K-Tel stopped releasing albums in the late 70s/early 80s.

 

[Safe_Bet]

You are a treasure...most women are rats to the Pied Piper where those channels are concerned. It's a refuge for the isolated and lonely also...ordering things gives them something to look forward to.

Gee Tom, thanks for all of the complements. I'm very tempted to stab you with my Ginsu knives, slice your balls up with my Veggimatic, bury you ass in the back yard in the hole I dug with my Garden Weasel and then let my Scooba clean up the mess! All of which I have, use and very much like - and which I bought for a good price! (you asshat!)

 

[Zeb_Carter]

I actually bought a Pizzaz pizza cooker from the add on TV. The best investment I have ever made in kitchen appliances. It has more than paid for itself over the years. It gets more use than the high priced food processor I have.

 

[tickledkitty]

I got Bare Minerals makeup. The big set they show on TV with all the brushes. Love it.

I did do some research first though to see if it was a good deal, which it was.

 

[fieryjen]

I'm like jen. If you advertise something on TV I'm much more likely not to buy it.

I can think of two brands of beer I no longer drink because their commercials sucked so dismally.

Usually, I just get pissed off because I feel like my intelligence is being insulted. I've noticed that commercials in the US tend to be more stupid than those in Germany. There's not a huge difference, but it feels to me like clever or funny commercials are even more rare over here. I appreciate those commercials that actually feel like someone's put some serious thought into them or has got a good sense of humor, and they do make me feel more benevolent towards the product (consciously so), but not enough to buy it outright.

And I have also been pissed off by some commercials badly enough that I've refused to buy what they were advertising.

 

[fieryjen]

On the topic of comfort buying... yes, I do that too. Consciously and in moderation. One of the things I learned from my mom.

I buy unnecessary things either as a reward or to cheer myself up. If I do need to cheer myself up, I have standard items I'll go buy. Notebooks, glittery pencils, scented candles etc. Cheap things. I don't do that a lot, either. Rewards generally have more thought behind them and consist of something more expensive I wanted anyway, such a new video game, sex toy or something of the sort.

 

[Safe_Bet]

Usually, I just get pissed off because I feel like my intelligence is being insulted. I've noticed that commercials in the US tend to be more stupid than those in Germany. There's not a huge difference, but it feels to me like clever or funny commercials are even more rare over here. I appreciate those commercials that actually feel like someone's put some serious thought into them or has got a good sense of humor, and they do make me feel more benevolent towards the product (consciously so), but not enough to buy it outright.

And I have also been pissed off by some commercials badly enough that I've refused to buy what they were advertising.

Yeah, well when you need to cut through a copper pipe the next time, don't be expecting to use MY Ginsu knives!

 

[Safe_Bet]

Usually, I just get pissed off because I feel like my intelligence is being insulted. I've noticed that commercials in the US tend to be more stupid than those in Germany. There's not a huge difference, but it feels to me like clever or funny commercials are even more rare over here. I appreciate those commercials that actually feel like someone's put some serious thought into them or has got a good sense of humor, and they do make me feel more benevolent towards the product (consciously so), but not enough to buy it outright.

And I have also been pissed off by some commercials badly enough that I've refused to buy what they were advertising.

THE (my) FAVORITE COMMERCIAL! (Lesbian / Chick version)

THE (my) FAVORITE COMMERCIAL! (Straight / Guy version)

 

[fieryjen]

THE (my) FAVORITE COMMERCIAL! (Lesbian / Chick version)

THE (my) FAVORITE COMMERCIAL! (Straight / Guy version)

Not bad!

 

[Safe_Bet]

Not bad!

Muahahaha! I forgot about this one! A JOHNNY WALKER LESBIAN
(We actually played this song at our wedding receiption )

 

[fieryjen]

Muahahaha! I forgot about this one! A JOHNNY WALKER LESBIAN
(We actually played this song at our wedding receiption )

I like this one a lot. It created this atmosphere I like, classic, somehow... can't quite describe it.

Just out of curiosity, what did Amy and you wear on your wedding?

 

[SeaCat]

I have never bought something from the ads on TV. I have only bought two things from a catalog. (The first was a Coverall/jumpsuit from Sears and the other was last night, a ring for my wife.)

I have this strange thing, I like to be able to hold and/or inspect what I'm buying before I put down the money.

As for the "As seen on TV" Aisles. I occasionaly browse them. Rarely do I see something that I feel is worth buying. I have enough junk. That being said I have found a couple of things that work well.

Cat

 

[kromen]

I was given a George Foreman grill as a birthday present and use it rarely. It works, but you have to stand over it from start to finish or you'll burn your food. I did see the motorized pet nail trimmer today in Walgreens. Had to pull myself away with one hand from impulse buying. Sad part is i'll probably buy it in a couple of weeks. My dog has a tendency to draw blood and the couch in the living room is done for.

 

[JagFarlane]

Now, now. Be nice to Tom. Even though he made a generalization, I still love him. I know tons of people who buy from infomercials... my mom is one. She battles insomnia... usually to the tune of watching infomercials and buying things. She always buys one for herself and one for me because I think it makes her feel less guilty. The most recent purchase... a sandwich maker thingey. Waste of money.

She DID buy Tai-bo which she loves (sadly she didn't buy it for me) and one of those "shark steam mops" which is now in Costco and I lust after...mmm... SUPER clean floors.

*shrugs*

LOL yea my stepdad is the same way, except he only goes for music collections. So he'll be up watching VH1 and buying the music stuff.

Point for your side. I LOVE to shop. I don't even necessarily have to buy something. It's just the eye candy... yum.

Actually, it is very true. Women have redefined the shopping world recently, enough so that many companies gear themselves towards developing and advertising products towards women.

 

[Selena_Kitt]

I'm a gadget whore. Love gadgets. Alton Brown would spank me (ooo!) because I own lots of "one purpose" gadgets.

I had a George Foreman grill... the first one. I liked it, worked well, easy cleanup. But it was bulky and took up too much room.

Oxi-Clean has saved my life, and my clothes, more than once.

Someone bought me that BBQ grill fork with the thermometer in it. Doesn't work very well. I gave it away.

But those green bags that you use to keep fruit and veggies fresh longer? They really work.

And I do own a "Food Savr" - takes the air out and seals the bag, keeps meat from getting freezer burn longer.

What I REALLY want to try is that "Shammy" thing - the "super-soaker" towel used by, apparently, Olympic divers? That looks cool.

And that steam cleaner thing! Want!

Also that "Pedi-Paws" to clip doggie nails. I'd like to try it and see if it works.

I've never actually ordered any of them off TV. Found them somewhere else cheaper and decided to try them.

I did order the "Furminator" off Ebay. That thing really does work to keep dogs from shedding, but wow, it's a lot of work (but I was brushing a BIG dog! )

 

[SeaCat]

I'm a gadget whore. Love gadgets. Alton Brown would spank me (ooo!) because I own lots of "one purpose" gadgets.

I had a George Foreman grill... the first one. I liked it, worked well, easy cleanup. But it was bulky and took up too much room.

Oxi-Clean has saved my life, and my clothes, more than once.

Someone bought me that BBQ grill fork with the thermometer in it. Doesn't work very well. I gave it away.

But those green bags that you use to keep fruit and veggies fresh longer? They really work.

And I do own a "Food Savr" - takes the air out and seals the bag, keeps meat from getting freezer burn longer.

What I REALLY want to try is that "Shammy" thing - the "super-soaker" towel used by, apparently, Olympic divers? That looks cool.

And that steam cleaner thing! Want!

Also that "Pedi-Paws" to clip doggie nails. I'd like to try it and see if it works.

I've never actually ordered any of them off TV. Found them somewhere else cheaper and decided to try them.

I did order the "Furminator" off Ebay. That thing really does work to keep dogs from shedding, but wow, it's a lot of work (but I was brushing a BIG dog! )

Nothing wrong with Vacuum Sealers. I have one and think it's great. Keeps the meat from getting freezer burn and it's kind of fun to watch.

Cat

 

[kromen]

I broke down and bought the pedi-paw. It took a while for the dog to get use to it, but it actually works. Sounds like a vibrator though, I had to laugh when reading the instructions. It specifically said NOT to insert into body orfices. Did they really have to say that? I'd love to read that newspaper clipping in the future.

 

[lil_elvis]

I broke down and bought the pedi-paw. It took a while for the dog to get use to it, but it actually works. Sounds like a vibrator though, I had to laugh when reading the instructions. It specifically said NOT to insert into body orfices. Did they really have to say that? I'd love to read that newspaper clipping in the future.

Obviously, the manual had to pass muster in the legal department.

Much like the instructions for an iron that tell you not to press your clothes while wearing them.

 

[kromen]

Silly bump!