I like watching infomercials on TV because I see things like the hula chair and, my personal favorite, the abtronic, and I get to laugh at the idea that, somewhere, someone is thinking omfg!! I’ll bet that actually works! Especially since Chuck Norris is using it. His tears cure cancer so, clearly, this machine is the real deal!. I can laugh because, somewhere, some idiot is spending money on this crap.
Seriously? You people seriously believe that electric impulses being delivered from a glorified belt are going to, not only melt away pounds, but also give you those 6-pack abs you dream of while you lay on your couch, watching Dr. Phil and eating Phish Food ice cream? *snerk* ok. Whatever keeps the money rolling in to the makers of the infomercial products so they can keep on inventing new ones to entertain me further. You all keep shelling out the cash.
I guess I can’t talk. I want a pair of fit flops from bath and body works because I actually think they might work and tone my legs while I walk. But at least they don’t claim to work while you put forth no actual effort. And I don’t believe they’ll work to the point where I’m going to hand over $49.99 plus shipping for them. Hell, I won’t even hand over $29.99 and my $20 gift card for them. The price of Fit Flops buys me 3 months of membership at Curves and, well, I know that Curves works.
It's really pathetic that people have nurtured their laziness to the point where it's easier to buy a product that will do a work out for them than to get off their derrieres and walk around the block.
The world is laughing at you.
Dear Chuck Norris:
I apologize for using your name so shamelessly. I know you endorse actual exercise equipment and not the abtronic. It's just fun to throw your name around. You understand. :-)
But wait.....if you buy it now we'll send you not one, but TWO Abtronics, and we'll throw in this tie-dye sweatband! That's right, double the current, double the spasms, double the pain, double the gain!
I actually had a friend that bought one. I think she used it once, then realized how big of a joke it really was. I think that these are a great example of the difference between those who are educated (plus the few that are naturally smart) and the uneducated- recognizing empty claims, flawed logic, and good 'ole bullshit.
I totally just clicked on this for the WTF factor in the title. Had to find out how the hell Chuck Norris is infallible. Nice one. Funny, but with a point.
http://www.progressiveu.org/blog/ediblewoman
Thanks. I like to try to lure people in with my titles. ;-)
for more chuck norris goodness, go here :-)
http://www.progressiveu.org/blog/sawaboof
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