Today I address you regarding the random infomercials that advertise in the wee hours of the night. If you've ever had a night where you can't sleep, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Being that I am a recently-made daddy, I spend a great deal of time awake at night. For some reason, babies have their days and nights mixed up. I don't understand why. But that is for a later post. Let's focus on the real issue here: infomercials. First off, they take up a good hour block of what could be interesting TV. Instead, they fill it with lame testimonials ("I was 350 lbs before getting the Ab Cruncher 5000") and cheesy reenactments ("Are you tired of back-breaking physical activities?" - as they show a clip of some dude bending over, then shooting up and grabbing his back as if he was in the greatest amount of pain imaginable). Do they actually think we believe that stuff? Wait... don't tell me... people actually do believe it? Oh heavens, that's why they're on every night! They are successful! It must be those "Call in the next 10 minutes and we'll double your offer!" offers they have. Funny though, cause the night before they offered that same 10 minute deal.
So, for those of you who actually wait up for these special programs, with phone and credit card in hand, anxiously awaiting that special "deal"... here's a tip from your friend Jeffrey K. There is no rush. Just wait til the next night. It'll be back.
2 comments:
there is a reason they are on during the wee hours of the night... anyone who is watching is seriously tired and their judgement is impaired! One time the Super Duper Quicky Grill almost convinced me and all my friends at a sleepover (don't ask why we were watching infomercials) but all the food they were making looked sooo good! ...Don't judge me.
I was up late the other night and actually woke Steve to ask if I could buy the Tai Bo Amped video collection. I didn't buy it, but I was convinced it was THE way to tone and strengthen my body in 12 short weeks.
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