Top 10 Infomercial Products For Problems That Don't Exist

WatchMojo

These products are totally unnecessary. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most useless infomercial products!

Transcript

00:00Introducing the Slobstopper, for get messy spills and unplanned accidents.

00:04Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most useless infomercial products.

00:09Classic dogs, beef dogs, turkey dogs, veggie dogs.

00:14Number 10, Rejuvenique Electric Facial Mask.

00:18This battery-powered facial mask was invented in the late 90s by someone who, we can only assume, was a huge Jason Voorhees fan.

00:25The first time you position the mask on your face, you will likely want to use a mirror to help you align it properly.

00:31So what does this thing do once you put in the 9-volt battery and turn it on?

00:35Well, it does for your face what doing 8 sit-ups a second would do for your stomach.

00:39As the system advances from one facial area to the next, you may need to increase or decrease the level of pulsation.

00:46We guess not enough people wanted a facial six-pack, because this product is hard to find these days.

00:51Of course, that may also have to do with the fact that the product was never FDA approved.

00:55No face-ups for us, please.

00:57Never immerse it in water or rinse it under the tap.

01:00Number 9, Twirling Spaghetti Fork.

01:03It's probably appropriate that the woman demonstrating this ridiculous fork on the Today Show

01:07pre-faced the demonstration by declaring this item was good for children and lazy eaters.

01:12And this is great for kids or lazy eaters.

01:14Because if manually twirling the fork in your spaghetti noodles is that big a problem for you,

01:19then there might be larger issues that you need to deal with beyond getting a self-twirling utensil.

01:23And really, watching the brief demonstration,

01:25it doesn't actually look like it even works that well all the time anyway.

01:28Honestly, this thing seems like it would be more fun used on other foods,

01:32grabbing bites as it's spun by our mouths.

01:34So it's for someone who's not willing to go like this with their hand.

01:38Number 8, Eggstractor.

01:40The Eggstractor peels hard-boiled eggs instantly and perfectly.

01:43Is peeling a hard-boiled egg really that big a problem?

01:45Just crack it a little and peel.

01:47Or you could break out this two-piece plastic thing called the Eggstractor.

01:51Crack the egg a little, then push down on the accordion part.

01:53Usually more than once, if the Amazon reviews are to be believed.

01:56Until a mostly peeled egg pops out the bottom.

01:59Watch your kids have fun decorating eggs and then peeling them for a delicious healthy snack.

02:03Now, peel off the lingering shell and clean everything up.

02:06The infomercial hypes up the Eggstractor as being able to peel a hard-boiled egg

02:1010 times faster than doing it by hand.

02:12But that process doesn't sound 10 times faster to us.

02:15Call now and you'll get the patented Eggstractor for just $9.99.

02:18Number 7, Better Marriage Blanket.

02:21A blanket that can improve marriages?

02:23Sign us up!

02:23What does it do?

02:24Does it help pay the bills?

02:25Does it clean up after you so that your partner doesn't have to?

02:28Does it provide some sort of physical intimacy that you feel is lacking?

02:31Nope!

02:32It absorbs farts.

02:34It's the problem in the marriage bed that no one likes to talk about.

02:37Maybe that's why they call it silent but deadly.

02:41Yep, you heard that right.

02:42If the only thing keeping you and your partner from having a better marriage

02:45is less flatulent odors in bed, then good for you.

02:49Because for most people, relationship problems are not something a blanket can solve.

02:52Don't do that!

02:54What am I doing?

02:55Don't fart in the bed!

02:57Number 6, Comfort Wipe.

02:59The idea behind this product is that it makes it easier to, um,

03:02clean up after going to the bathroom.

03:04The comfort wipe is an extension arm that can grip toilet paper on one end.

03:08A button on the handle releases the TP when you're done.

03:11The first improvement to toilet paper as we know it since the 1880s.

03:15Because, we guess the theory goes, sometimes you just need 15 more inches?

03:20Now, we had read that the company behind the product discontinued it

03:23before ever taking it to market back in 2009.

03:25Think about it.

03:26Toilet paper is really archaic and disgusting.

03:29The comfort wipe is a modern solution.

03:31However, today the product is out there being sold.

03:34Although, the marketing has changed and is focused on appealing to those with limited mobility.

03:39So, maybe they found an actual problem it solves?

03:41Don't be embarrassed.

03:43Just get a comfort wipe.

03:44Number 5, Titty Bear.

03:46On the Titty Bear website, in big bold letters, is the question,

03:50does the shoulder strap of your car seatbelt cause discomfort on your shoulder?

03:53Um, no.

03:55Is your shoulder strap too tight and irritating?

03:57Um, also no.

03:59Introducing the Titty Bear.

04:01We're not saying a cute little teddy bear attached to our seatbelt and resting on our chest

04:05doesn't sound adorable.

04:06And we guess it could make wearing a seatbelt, as they claim, more fun.

04:10But is it really going to make driving more comfortable?

04:13Place it here or here or anywhere you need.

04:17We can think of better uses for our $9.95 plus shipping and handling.

04:21Also, is it just us or is the name of the Titty Bear

04:24a little creepily suggestive of where the bear sits on a woman's body?

04:28Now with the Titty Bear, I really enjoy traveling again.

04:31Number 4, Bear Scratch.

04:34You know the old adage, if it's good enough for a bear, it's good enough for us?

04:37Yeah, we don't know that one either.

04:39We don't swat fish out of the water.

04:40We don't hibernate for the winter.

04:42We have many other options when it comes to scratching our backs

04:45that don't include anchoring a large log to our walls.

04:48It gives you a deep, deep penetrating scratch.

04:51We totally get not being able to reach an itch and needing to ask our partner

04:55or grab a bat scratcher.

04:56Now that's a bear scratch!

04:58That is a bear scratch!

05:00We've also found ourselves on rare occasions

05:03desperately rubbing against the corner of a wall to hit the spot.

05:06But going full bear seems like taking a step too far.

05:10Bear size my order!

05:11How about that?

05:11Number 3, Happy Hot Dog Man.

05:14As any parent will tell you, getting kids to eat their food isn't always easy.

05:18And anything that can make dinnertime more fun is an invention worth checking out.

05:22It brings ordinary hot dogs to life, making lunchtime more fun.

05:26But why on earth would anyone put all their make-food-fun energy into hot dogs?

05:31Come on, really?

05:32Hot dogs are already the fun part of a meal.

05:34It's like a toy you can eat.

05:36Do we really need to slice them so that they can look like a Gumby-esque tube of meat?

05:39Maybe if it was Happy Broccoli Man or Happy Brussels Sprouts Man,

05:43then we'd have something to talk about.

05:44And we'll double the offer to four Happy Hot Dog Men.

05:47Number 2, Potty Putter.

05:50Whether you've just taken up the sport or been golfing for years,

05:53we can all use some help with our putting.

05:54Any spare moment you find ourselves standing around

05:57is the perfect opportunity to get in a few practice putts.

05:59Now, practice your putting every time you take care of your other business.

06:03Just aim and shoot the ball into the cup.

06:07But notice the key word there, standing.

06:09Of all the times and places to tap a few putts,

06:12sitting on the toilet isn't one of them.

06:14We aren't kidding either.

06:15Just think all that extra practice every time you visit the job.

06:19The OG infomercial for this product really does claim

06:23that all this potty practice will shave strokes off your game.

06:26Although we do want to give some props to whoever came up with the tagline

06:29in one ad we saw, get a hole in one while doing number two.

06:32That's gold!

06:36Before we continue, be sure to subscribe to our channel

06:39and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos.

06:42You have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them.

06:46If you're on your phone, make sure you go into your settings

06:48and switch on notifications.

06:51Number one, Slobstopper.

06:53Bibs aren't just for babies, says the tagline on the Slobstopper.

06:57You know what?

06:58Yes, they are.

06:59The Slobstopper is a waterproof double-layered bib for grownups.

07:03The Slobstopper absorbs on one side and is waterproof on the other.

07:06But not just a little bib, more like a long smock aimed at commuters who,

07:11if the commercial is right, can't seem to drink a coffee in the car

07:13without spilling the entire thing all over themselves.

07:16Just slip it on and enjoy your busy lifestyle.

07:19These accidents lead to looks of disgust from passerbys,

07:22looks that transform into flirty smiles when the same commuter

07:25spills his coffee all over his man bib.

07:28Instead of getting a Slobstopper, just stop being a slob!

07:34What is your favorite wonderfully useless infomercial product?

07:37Let us know in the comments.

07:48Be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos.

Category

Transcript

Be the first to comment

Recommended