I have become one of those people.
I swore it would never happen, and yet somehow they weaseled their way in.
Is this the beginning of something that will never end???
I was always so adamant against them.
But I got lured into their evil web.
I bought this after watching an early morning infomercial.
I know how infomercials are, I have worked on one or two, I should know better. But I still got sucked in.
But, but, I got two free gifts for ordering right away! And I trust Hugh Downs.
Am I alone? Am I the only person picking up the phone or ordering online? Enquiring minds, (ok just me,) wants to know.
Save me now from a lifetime of infomercial purchases!
My name is LisaB… oh heck, never mind. It may be too late.
Yes baby… you are alone. I don’t care if God himself came down and did an infomercial for Blah Blah Vitamins… I refuse to buy anything from TV… well ok, many years ago I bought a set of Ginzu knives… you know in case I have to cut a can in half right before I slice my tomatoes?
I am more of the sort where I will watch the infomercial then see if I can get the item cheaper elsewhere, but I know what you mean about Hugh Downs.
Also Joan Lunden. But I hate her new hair.
Dear Addict,
While there is probably little hope for you now that you’ve crossed the line, the infomercial line, your bank account should be intact so let me tell you about this wonderful mountain property in the Everglades. It’s got a 360′ cyprus view and natural garbage disposers swiming around the property. BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!!! If you purchase today you’ll get a mostly all expense paid trip to Gary, Indiana AND AS AN ADDITIONAL BONUS………………
ACKKKKK! There’s still hope for you. You just need to turn…the…channel. Don’t listen to the pretty music, it’s just trying to lure you in.
Oh, and Hugh Downer?? BWAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA
Yep… too late… waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy too late…
Awww, Lisa, that’s just too bad! But, have you seen this site? http://www.oreck.com/ LOL
I’ve worked in advertising most of my life. I decided long ago that I would never buy anything just because they want to sell it to me. I would buy something because I wanted it before I saw the ads. My kids think that means I am cheap. I guess I am!
Denny – Um Denny? God’s on the line for you and he is PISSED
Golfwidow – It was a spontaneous purchase. We will see lol.
Hugh Downer – ROLFMAO!!!! Too funny! You got any swamp land in Florida? LOL.
And boy do you have the lingo DOWN, Seamus, I mean Hugh
Serra – I must resist the evil siren cry!
DutchBitch – NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Se7en – OY. LOL!
Miss Cellania – It was literally my first time. I’m gonna blame it on being tired. Yea, that’s it
I shop online; not a lot, but a few times a year. Now, excuse me while I go buy every possible article of clthing available that says St. Louis Cardinals- 2006 World Champions.
Lisa, can’t say I blame you. That’s a subject dear to my heart. But, look, if you wanted that and it turns out useful, it doesn’t mean you’re gonna buy Denny’s Ginzu knives or anything. You are obligated now, you realize, to inform us how tis product turned out. I’ll wait for that.
What do you think of the Flobee? Worth a try?
Just askin.
LisaB, you are NOT alone. I’ve done it. Once. And I got jipped. (Gipped?) It’s amazing how convincing those commercials are when you are still awake watching TV at 3am…
Hey, I’d order it now. If I weren’t too lazy to walk through the house to get my credit card.
(I went through a bad stage with Sri Lankan gem stones.)
Bruce – Happy shopping
Bud – Whew, thanks, dear. And I feel much better knowing that ginsu knives are not in my future
I will definitely give you an update!
AJ – Alas you will have to research that one on your own… I have no idea!
Philip – Nice to see you! Those late night infomercials are pretty convincing…
And thanks for letting me know I’m not alone
Buffy – I feel much better now lol.
Are the gem stones nice?
EEK, don’t answer that! No more infomercials for me!!!!
They even have whole sections of stores now devoted to “As Seen On TV” products. One way or another, they’re gonna find ya. They’re gonna getcha….)
I know someone who buys a ton of stuff from those shopping channels. I’m afraid to. I’m a serious internet shopper. No stores for me. Yay internet shopping. No informercials, no TV shopping – internet all the way!
This upsets me so. I’d like for all the world to say I too have succumbed…..but, I can’t. You’re on that cruise without me. I have stood at the dock, thinking about buying a ticket, sailing off to feel part of a group who knows the pleasure of hurriedly dialing to fire their Visa off before the last one is gone. To put it nicely, I’m not good enough.
Maybe if I had seen Hugh, with that squirrel-cheeked grin assuring me but I probably was asleep. Still, diamonds can be found in any rough, I don’t believe that but I’ve heard it.
Once bitten like the Goddess in an old Dracula film, you’ll be back for more.
What’s next?
Apparently we were separated at birth – I LOVE informercials. Hate to brag, but CINDY CRAWFORD said my name on her informercial – yes she did! – I think she did, well, it was 3:0 AM and I was slightly drunk BUT she told me her skin care would work…..
I need help. Wait, WE need help….Chuck Norris says that the Total Gym will work for us, Lisa – wanna try/????
Wow Hugh Downs is still alive? Glad he is though…I have never bought anything off the TV. The thing that probably sells a lot is anything by Suzanne Somers…cause she’s now 60 and looks 40 in a werid way..
I’ve bought on the internet, but I’ve definately bought on line before.
However, if you need some way to spend your money without the annoying infomercial, my wife sells Longaberger baskets and would LOVE to sell them to you. Check out their website. Very nice stuff all hand made in the U S of A.
This is a very troubling development, Lisa B. Very troubling.
With that stated, at certain times, I find infomercials as alluring as just about anything else on television. When I was a young teenager, I found the WOK commercial absolutely captivating. I still wonder if I should buy that thing even though I can’t cook one Asian dish to save my life.
hey now… my Ginsu knives have come in quite handy over the years… you can’t imagine how many coke cans I have cut in half right before I sliced my tomato’s paper thin. Paper thin tomatoes taste really good on sandwiches. So there
Janet – And on the internet as well – I linked to it
Oh nooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Schnoodlepooh – In my last apt., one of my neighbors had boxes of stuff from HSN delivered… daily.
Paul – Don’t miss the cruise – come aboard… we’re expecting youuuuuuu
Tish – How cool are YOU?! Wow, I love having a twin
And no more infomercial purchases!!!!!!!!!!
MrsMogul – Hugh is alive and looks GREAT. Amazingly so and not in that over botoxed, plastic surgery way.
Vince – I’ll keep that in mind, thanks
Thinking Fool – Yup, it’s a bit troubling to me as well lol.
Maybe you can still find that wok
Denny – LOL. Enjoy your Ginsu knives! And what exactly do you do with your sliced-in-half coke cans
I can’t really blame you; Hugh Downs is awfully persuasive.
LOL Lisa! I’ve done it too, especially those health books and cookbooks! I think the trick is that you actually have to read the book. I think.
I’ve managed to get a grip the past couple of years and not succumb to infomercial shopping; however, I’m only one phone call away from dialing the Leeza Gibbons makeup ad. Damn her for being so beautiful!!
http://www.sheercover.com
See what I mean??
I bought an Ab Roller when I was first dating Rick. But I bought it at Modell’s, not off TV, and the thing really works.
How much of a comedown in the world is it for Hugh Downs to be doing infomercials? On a scale of 1-10?
Oh, Lisa! This was too funny! I almost fell off my chair when the “Guest” slammed the book down on the table and sternly looked into the camera and launched into that sales pitch! I was thinking, “Okay, this is where they lead Hugh Downs out the side door to a waiting limo for a ride over to ‘21′ for dinner!” But NO! Hugh was back in the camera frame! I don’t know Lisa B. We need to talk trash sometime!
lol!
I still kick myself daily for not buying the barbeque grill that used newpapers. Damnit.
I’ve bought stuff online from infomercials. I don’t do it anymore. But they make it so damn tempting. They have the testimonials and the pictures….it’s hard to resist.
You’re a braver woman than I am, honey.
Because…….I wouldn’t admit that I had bought something through an infomercial, even though — I mean IF — I had.
And I don’t trust Hugh Downs.
After I saw the Cindy Margolis Playboy spread, I kind of got nostalgic for those old Don Lapre commercials.