Thursday Thirteen #441

As seen on TV. I watch more broadcast TV than anyone I know. It's my companion. TV is now the "white noise" that dee jays once provided when I was in junior high through my early 30s.

Because the TV is on the all the time, and because I worked in advertising for 40+ years, I pay attention to commercials. My favorites are the direct response spots. They are not driving you to an insurance agent, retail store or grocery store shelf. They want you to buy directly from them, either by call or click.

Here are 13 items I've seen advertised recently: 

1. Superstar Santa Tree.  This pre-decorated pop-up tree "sets up in less than a minute!" 

2. Rice Robot. "Cook rice perfectly without under/over cooking."

3. Plexaderm. "Visibly reduces under-eye bags and wrinkles."

4. Framebridge. Custom frame "your most prized possessions." 

5. Alien Grips. "Locks down carpets mats and rugs."

5. Relaxium Sleep.  "For peaceful sleep and energized days."

6. Omega XL. "The joint health supplement made by nature and backed by science."

7. The Dream Cleaner. "Stain Remover of Your Dreams"

8. Kind Science. Ellen Degeneres' skincare line. I'm not crazy about Ellen Degeneres, so normally I wouldn't give this a second thought but I am considering it. Victoria Jackson is also behind it, and she has legit cred.

10. LegXercise. "Passive exercise" to strengthen your legs and improve circulation.

11. Patriot Solar Power Generator. Is this "Holy Grail of Backup Power?"

12. Purewick. "Brighter days are possible" with this urine collection system.

13. Hammered Copper Cookware.  "Non stick, scratch resistant, dishwasher safe!"

 

Have you seen any of these spots? Have you been tempted to call or click?  

 

 

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