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You know you want them, and it's not just because it's 3am.

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Welcome to WatchMojo.com,

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and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 best infomercial products.

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For this list, we're looking at those products that graced our TV screens and managed to pique our curiosity.

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While the infomercials themselves may have been a little bit on the corny side,

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the products themselves either became commercially successful or a notable part of POP culture

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- either way, they're worth a mention.

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Even if you weren't in need of an inner thigh workout, this classic '90s infomercial itself was pretty….

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um… interesting.

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Spread eagles and spandex aside, Suzanne Somers may have played a ditzy blonde on TV,

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but she was a shrewd businesswoman in reality.

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She saw an opening in the market, so to speak,

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and decided to help creator Joshua Reynolds fill the hip-adductor-specific-exercise void.

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And thus, she bestowed upon the world a highly successful

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and surprisingly versatile piece of exercise equipment.

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If the dude speaking enthusiastically into the headset mic in the wee hours of the morning

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didn't capture your attention, certainly the efficiency of this cleaning tool should have.

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You could clean up basically a two-liter of soda and then towel yourself off and still be able soak up some more.

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Or something like that.

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But, it actually does hold 10x its weight in liquid.

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They know; they've done tests.

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Either way, it looks like a good way to conserve those expensive paper towel funds.

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If you ever needed to cut through a can and then immediately slice a tomato,

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these are the knives to turn to.

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That's what we call multifunctional.

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The genius behind the marketing of this late-'70s-early-'80s tool wasn't that they were actually Japanese,

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it's that the idea that they were foreign-sounding, and that make them that much more appealing.

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That, combined with their innovative and groundbreaking hard-sell infomercial approach, seemed to work.

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The knives sold like crazy, thanks in large part to the impressive, knife wielding commercials.

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We love our simple conveniences.

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Like, instead of getting up to turn off our lights,

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sometimes we'd like the ability to just clap our hands together and get the job done.

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First sold in 1986 with help from a clappy jingle,

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the Clapper is an ingenious invention not just for convenience sake,

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but also for individuals with limited mobility who still wanted to conserve electricity.

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Plus, who wouldn't feel like nobility entering their house and clapping their appliances on?

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If you’ve ever fallen and couldn't get up, this handy product would’ve been helpful.

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For folks in their golden years, and plenty of people in need of immediate medical care,

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this commercial wasn't just an unintentionally comical product pitch - it was a godsend.

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Having the ability to call for help while you're stuck on the floor can save a life, or at least a hip.

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Unfortunately, it couldn't save this company, which went out of business,

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only to be replaced by the similar Life Alert – but their ads are far less amusing.

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Wanna get ripped?

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Wanna quit the gym because you have social anxiety or just don't like hearing gym rats giving themselves hernias?

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Do you have an extra bedroom to dedicate solely to the majesty that is the Bowflex?

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Then this company has got plenty of not-so-subtle pieces of exercise equipment just for you.

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Launched in 1986, Bowflex provided an alternative to bulky and heavy exercise machines,

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as demonstrated in many commercials and infomercials.

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Of course, most of us probably watched them while binging on sliders and cheese puffs,

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but that's another story.

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It's always cool when you find a cleaning product that's powered by the magic of oxygen.

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Because oxygen is magical.

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Founded in 1997, this invention was famously promoted by the ever-enthused Billy Mays until his 2009 death.

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And OxyClean is not just laundry detergent, either.

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You could use it for almost anything.

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Actually, the most impressive aspect of this infomercial product is its ability to remove stains, including blood.

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'Cause, you know, sometimes a crime scene needs a good clean up.

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Sometimes you just want a single serving of frozen margarita, not a whole pitcher.

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And if you're the type of individual who doesn't want to make enough frozen margarita for their friends,

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then this product is right up your alley.

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Now, you can hoard all the delicious beverages in your bedroom, making smoothies,

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guacamole and scrambling eggs all by your lonesome.

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Friends and family?

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What's that?

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This single-sized blender-slash-food processor-slash-juicer is all you need for a party

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- or apparently the morning after.

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If you ever feel ashamed because your face looks like i''s exploding on itself,

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fret not for you are not alone.

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Justin Bieber acne riddled?

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Jessica Simpson with pimples??!

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Could it be?

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Apparently, yes.

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And they also apparently managed to get it under control with this three-piece kit.

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Developed by dermatologists and launched in 1995,

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Proactiv features benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid as active ingredients.

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And while that's not spectacularly different than many drug-store brands,

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the celebrity advertising has worked like gangbusters,

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ensuring this company makes upwards of $850-million a year.

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Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions:

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This innovative Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine is a tabletop grill that allows the health conscious,

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and tons of college students,

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to cook burgers in their bedrooms or whip up paninis in their office.

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Foreman himself became an ideal celebrity spokesman

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and even influenced the grill's design after he regained the heavyweight title at age-45,

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and attributed his success to healthy eating.

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While draining off the fat appealed to those looking to shed pounds,

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the ease of use and idiot-proof design made it a no-brainer for over 100-million since its launch in 1994.

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Do you agree with our list?

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What's the best infomercial product you've ever used?

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