Yet some infomercials leave you scratching your head in amazement. Are they really trying to sell this stuff? We collected 25 of the worst-ever infomercials, for your viewing pleasure.

25. The Shake Weight for Men

If you hate working out for hours at the gym, the Shake Weight for Men can get you, um, ripped in just 6 minutes a day.

24. The Potty Putter

There’s no place like the toilet to become a better golfer.

23. Flea Market Montgomery

Flea Market Montgomery is so much like a mini-mall that they created a rap about it.

22. Stretch Tubing

An innocent enough infomercial, until the exercise tube bites back.

21. Slap Chop

Vince Offer, otherwise known as the ShamWow! guy, is brilliant in this infomercial. “You’re gonna love my nuts…”

20. Get a Grip

I can see how this product is actually useful. But the infomercial deserves a cheeziness award for the slip at the beginning.

19. Richard Simmons

Men shake their booties in this Richard Simmons infomercial. Simmons is, as always, wearing disconcertingly short shorts.

18. Wearable Towel

Why not a robe? Oh right, they slip.

17. Extenze

Scientifically proven to increase the size of a certain part of the male body.

16. Car Credit Superstore

What makes this generic infomercial horrible is the singing at the beginning. “If you need help with a loan, baby just pick up the phone…”

15. Booty Pop

Sexy curves and the ultimate lift for your girl-booty. Perkalicious.

14. Windows 7 Party

It’s Friday night. You’ve had a long week at work. How about hosting a Windows 7 party?

13. The MagneScribe

Tired of dropping pens? The MagneScribe offers you a simple, stylish solution: Just wear one around your neck.

12. Loud & Clear

How about a personal sound amplifier for your inner eavesdropping pervert…er, ear? It even looks like a Bluetooth.

11. The Double Chin Toner

Look like you’re stabbing yourself in the throat for a firmer, younger jawline.

10. Kush: A Natural Rest for the Breast

Proper alignment for those pesky boobs. And, yes, it’s $55.

9. The Gazelle

Tony Little shows off his good piece of equipment.

8. The Snuggie

This blanket with sleeves is now a gag classic.

7. The Butt Sculpter

If you need a little pick-me-up, why not try this humptastic exercise device? (Note: This video doesn’t have audio.)

6. The Nads Bearded Lady

This woman’s pre-Nads beard and mustache makes you forget everything else in this infomercial.

5. Comfort Wipe

Extend your toilet wiping arm a full 18 inches in this first toilet paper improvement since the 1880s.

4. Great Looking Hair

Why use Rogaine when you can graffiti out your baldness with a spray?

3. The Tiddy Bear

Finally, a way to prevent seatbelt burn on your chest.

2. UroClub

Have problems controlling your bladder on the golf course? The UroClub is designed so that you can discreetly pee into the handle.

1. Hawaii Chair

Take the work out of your workout by swivelling your butt around on this bizarre chair. As seen on Ellen.

While some people scramble for free khakis, others are indulging in high-end indulgences like designer perfumes and $5,000 coats. The Financial Times has more:

More prosperous American shoppers seem to be defying continuing high unemployment levels and economic uncertainty to renew their spending on luxuries such as jewellery, fashion and cosmetics. That is the picture emerging from the current round of US earnings and sales reports.

The evidence of greater readiness to spend comes in spite of continuing high unemployment, with about 20 per cent of the US population unemployed or working casually or part time. Richard Hastings, retail strategist at Global Hunter Securities, said that roughly half of the 80 per cent of Americans fully employed were not affected by the depressed housing market and were now more ready to spend as they had become less concerned about their own jobs.

I’d like to know what industries and businesses those 40% of Americans work in.

After airing a Super Bowl commercial last night featuring men singing in their underwear, Dockers is giving away free khakis in a a raffle. You enter your name, gender, email address, and ZIP code to enter. Next, you click on an image of khaki pants. They slide away and tell you if you won. If not, you get a coupon code for 15% of a pair of men’s Soft Khakis. You can play every day up to February 15.

The Dockers Free Pants campaign is doing really well. It started by shocking and possibly confusing people with a Super Bowl commercial featuring some not-terribly-attractive men wearing less than you would want.

Next, it lured in Web users with a promise of free pants. Before you get a chance to win those pants, they acquire information about you that will be useful for marketing purposes. If you don’t unclick the default newsletter selection, they also get you on their newsletter.

Finally, there’s an interactive component. You click on pants and watch them slide away to see if you’ve won. Didn’t win? Why not buy a pair at 15% off, or just keep visiting their website for a week?

It’s a slick combination of TV, Web, and interactive advertising. And it appears to be working very well for Dockers.

Never deal with pesky lighting problems or seatmates again…

Snickers Game

Worth it just to hear Betty White say “That’s not what your girlfriend said…”

Doritos Dog Collar

When anti-bark collars strike back.

Bud Light Can House

Those Bud Light cans aren’t empty…

Audi Green Car

Watch out for the Green Police.

Doritos’ Boy Slaps Man

Classic.

Honorable mention:

The Boost Mobile Shuffle

When they shuffle, they mean it.

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1. San Francisco: Redesign My Raincoat!

I have a snazzy Cole Haan raincoat / trenchcoat, but I just don’t like how it fits. In fact, I dread rainy days, because I feel obligated to wear it (it was expensive), even though I can’t stand how I look in it. I am looking for a fashion designer or tailor, who is willing to redesign it and make it into something I want to wear. I want something chic, hip, fun, and this is where you come in. Make me a proposal for what you can do with my coat, and tell me how much you want to be paid for it.

That’s an awful lot of effort for one snazzy coat.

2. NY: WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO TRY DOG FOOD?

TALK SHOW IS LOOKING FOR men or women who are willing to try new things. If you or someone you know is in the NYC area and please give. we would love to speak with you!

Please respond:
WITH PICTURE
SHORT DESCRIPTION
NAME
AGE
PHONE NUMBER

Trying new things is a far cry from trying dog food. But hey, desperate times…

3. Alaska: Need Alice from the Brady Bunch

Professional couple with three daughters (preschool and elementary age) seeking part-time help akin to Alice from the Brady Bunch. Combination of childcare, domestic help (laundry, housekeeping, errands), and meal prep. Anticipate four afternoons a week for several hours a day. Must pass background check, drug test, review of driving record, and have proof of insurance. If interested please respond to this posting with contact information and a summary of your experience. Thanks.

THREE perfect kids, yecch!

4. Miami: I need a tarot card reader TODAY

I am having a get together with girlfriends TODAY. 2pm… on south beach. Approximately 1-2 hours of your services max. Its a tea party that I’m putting together because I never get to see my girlfriends or spend time because of our busy conflicting schedules. I just decided thought that it would be a great idea to have a tarot card reader or a manicurist while we are chatting, or drinking tea. I dont have a HUGE budget, as I mentioned its just a get together and its at my house . For a tarot card reading, very basic, like a 5 card spread that answers one question or something. Please let me know your quote or rate. I am expecting 10-15 girls, not all will want or need services but I want them to have the option. Thank you in advance.

On-demand tarot reader…could be a new market niche there.

5. OR: Man-Servant Needed

Look, I’ll cut to the chase. I just need some help around my house. Duties of a man-servant include, but are not limited to the following:
- Daily trash removal
- Back rubs
- Daily cleaning of litter boxes
- Sponge baths
- Preparation of lights meals and snacks
- Gratuitous compliments about how great I look in my penguin pajamas

Salary is negotiable and bonuses are available depending on how special you’ve made me feel by the end of the day. If you’re interested, please contact me as soon as possible.

I wonder how many boyfriends she had to go through to figure out that she needed to hire a servant.

Happy Friday!

Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America, Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as ‘HILLBILLIES.’ You must now refer to them as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS.

And furthermore:

HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:

1. She is not a ‘BABE’ or a ‘CHICK’ – She is a ‘BREASTED AMERICAN.’

2. She is not ‘EASY’ – She is ‘HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE.’

3. She is not a ‘DUMB BLONDE’ – She is a ‘LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY.’

4. She has not ‘BEEN AROUND’ – She is a ‘PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED COMPANION.’

5. She does not ‘NAG’ you – She becomes ‘VERBALLY REPETITIVE.’

6. She is not a ‘TWO-BIT HOOKER’ – She is a ‘LOW COST PROVIDER.’

HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:

1. He does not have a ‘BEER GUT’ – He has developed a ‘LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.’

2. He is not a ‘BAD DANCER’ – He is ‘OVERLY CAUCASIAN.’

3.. He does not ‘GET LOST ALL THE TIME’ – He ‘INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS.’

4. He is not ‘BALDING’ – He is in ‘FOLLICLE REGRESSION.’

5. He does not act like a ‘TOTAL ASS’ – He develops a case of ‘RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION.’ (Loved this one!)

6. It’s not his ‘CRACK’ you see hanging out of his pants – It’s ‘TROUSER CLEAVAGE.’

Happy Friday!

Many of the websites below have to do with bad treatment or a bad working experience with a company. Many were created before the era of Yelp, Twitter and Consumerist. Makes you appreciate the work that used to go into complaining about a company, doesn’t it?

Monsanto

Image: The truth or the fight

Monsanto built its reputation on producing high-quality aspartame, DDT, and Agent Orange. That was half a century ago. Today, Monsanto’s modern fleet of industrial products include patented seeds and animals. If they remind you of Mordor, you’re not alone.

Comcast

Image: Comcast Sucks

If a union and this angry-looking hippy guy hate it, why can’t you? Of course, it could have something to do with spotty service, slow customer responses, and habit of trying to control Internet access, too.

CSX Railroad

Image: CSX Sucks

This website has been around and active for quite a while. In that time frame, it doesn’t look like anyone’s complaints about this railroad company have changed much.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Image: Failing Enterprise

I’m not a frequent customer of Enterprise, so I’m not familiar with the company’s wrongdoings. According to the person who created Failing Enterprise, customer service there is “appalling,” they overcharge you, make you wait, and haven’t been honest all the time. That’s quite a list.

Verizon

Image: The Mod Shop

Choosing a cell phone service provider is like being hungry at a stale buffet. You need the food, you’re going to eat it, but it all kind of sucks. Few people truly love Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or any other big provider. But a fair number hate them. Interestingly enough, the carrier with the most obvious hate site was Verizon.

United

Image: Untied

If you’re awestruck by United’s, err, mixed level of service, you’re not alone. In my own United experience, I’ve had a plane delayed for 10 hours because someone loaded it so badly that it tipped onto its tail. I’ve seen people nearly riot because the airline chose to strand its customers rather than paying for a shuttle bus like all the other airlines. One time, United lost my friend’s baggage and my friend. I’m not surprised that Untied is one of the most elaborate critical sites out there.

Bank of America

Image: Bank of America Sucks

The case could be made that most banks suck right now. Apparently, Bank of America sucks enough to make someone create this complaint forum.

PayPal

Image: PayPal Sucks

PayPal has angered quite a few people. Something to do with having your account suspended despite being honest. I guess PayPal pre-empted big banks on that move. This site has a complete summation of the many reasons PayPal is no bueno.

Starbucks

Image: I Hate Starbucks

Starbucks: Love it or hate it, like the guy who started this website. His reasons? “The coffee sucks and they are everywhere.” Fair enough, but why hate them for it? He says they underpay their labor despite a 59% average profit margin per store. Many workers don’t receive benefits because they work just under 20 hours/week. Their products are unhealthy. They are fake. You get the gist.

Wal-Mart

Image: Hate Walmart

Some people hate Wal-Mart out of principle. Others are former frequent shoppers jaded on bad treatment. Still others are unhappy employees. Wal-Mart hatred, it turns out, is as diverse as the many products the store sells.