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Liza Blue's avatar

I disagree - I love perusing the "As Seen on TV" bins in some big box stores. I imagine the creativity of the inventors, their hopes that their nifty gadget will turn them into millionaires. I make a point of buying something (most recently slippers to pick up dust bunnies and a combination of scissors with an attached chopping board) - however I do regret the Sauna Pants.

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Liza Blue's avatar

Years ago, I confess that I succumbed to the marketing appeal of "sauna pants." The premise was that you could somehow sweat your ass off.

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Bill Southern's avatar

Liza, admitting you have a problem is the critical first step in any 12-step program. I wish you well on your recovery journey.

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Gail Forrest's avatar

I recently did this as a stand-up at Second City in Chicago...check my substack today. I had to narrow down the products however. Great minds?

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Bill Southern's avatar

Gail, I think Substack needs to declare this to be "National As Seen on TV Week" - you and I are the standard-bearers.

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Gail Forrest's avatar

exactly

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Melvin Durai's avatar

Great trip down memory lane. Never saw the commercial for the PooTrap, but I feel sorry for the poor inventor's dog.

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