WEBVTT 00:00:06.102 --> 00:00:09.020 You know you want them, and it's not just because it's 3am. 00:00:16.051 --> 00:00:17.584 Welcome to WatchMojo.com, 00:00:17.584 --> 00:00:23.755 and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 best infomercial products. 00:00:32.162 --> 00:00:38.123 For this list, we're looking at those products that graced our TV screens and managed to pique our curiosity. 00:00:38.123 --> 00:00:41.745 While the infomercials themselves may have been a little bit on the corny side, 00:00:41.745 --> 00:00:47.163 the products themselves either became commercially successful or a notable part of POP culture 00:00:47.163 --> 00:00:50.788 - either way, they're worth a mention. 00:01:06.494 --> 00:01:12.328 Even if you weren't in need of an inner thigh workout, this classic '90s infomercial itself was pretty…. 00:01:12.328 --> 00:01:14.306 um… interesting. 00:01:14.306 --> 00:01:19.165 Spread eagles and spandex aside, Suzanne Somers may have played a ditzy blonde on TV, 00:01:19.165 --> 00:01:23.197 but she was a shrewd businesswoman in reality. 00:01:27.968 --> 00:01:30.221 She saw an opening in the market, so to speak, 00:01:30.221 --> 00:01:35.724 and decided to help creator Joshua Reynolds fill the hip-adductor-specific-exercise void. 00:01:35.724 --> 00:01:39.196 And thus, she bestowed upon the world a highly successful 00:01:39.196 --> 00:01:43.558 and surprisingly versatile piece of exercise equipment. 00:01:58.382 --> 00:02:02.532 If the dude speaking enthusiastically into the headset mic in the wee hours of the morning 00:02:02.532 --> 00:02:08.551 didn't capture your attention, certainly the efficiency of this cleaning tool should have. 00:02:18.860 --> 00:02:25.580 You could clean up basically a two-liter of soda and then towel yourself off and still be able soak up some more. 00:02:25.580 --> 00:02:28.701 Or something like that. 00:02:33.092 --> 00:02:36.896 But, it actually does hold 10x its weight in liquid. 00:02:36.896 --> 00:02:38.921 They know; they've done tests. 00:02:38.921 --> 00:02:43.273 Either way, it looks like a good way to conserve those expensive paper towel funds. 00:03:01.345 --> 00:03:06.045 If you ever needed to cut through a can and then immediately slice a tomato, 00:03:06.045 --> 00:03:10.587 these are the knives to turn to. 00:03:12.645 --> 00:03:14.450 That's what we call multifunctional. 00:03:14.450 --> 00:03:20.135 The genius behind the marketing of this late-'70s-early-'80s tool wasn't that they were actually Japanese, 00:03:20.135 --> 00:03:25.484 it's that the idea that they were foreign-sounding, and that make them that much more appealing. 00:03:36.467 --> 00:03:41.630 That, combined with their innovative and groundbreaking hard-sell infomercial approach, seemed to work. 00:03:41.630 --> 00:03:46.912 The knives sold like crazy, thanks in large part to the impressive, knife wielding commercials. 00:04:05.776 --> 00:04:07.869 We love our simple conveniences. 00:04:07.869 --> 00:04:10.056 Like, instead of getting up to turn off our lights, 00:04:10.056 --> 00:04:16.047 sometimes we'd like the ability to just clap our hands together and get the job done. 00:04:20.812 --> 00:04:23.952 First sold in 1986 with help from a clappy jingle, 00:04:27.485 --> 00:04:31.904 the Clapper is an ingenious invention not just for convenience sake, 00:04:31.904 --> 00:04:37.574 but also for individuals with limited mobility who still wanted to conserve electricity. 00:04:37.574 --> 00:04:42.831 Plus, who wouldn't feel like nobility entering their house and clapping their appliances on? 00:05:02.052 --> 00:05:08.499 If you’ve ever fallen and couldn't get up, this handy product would’ve been helpful. 00:05:13.258 --> 00:05:17.630 For folks in their golden years, and plenty of people in need of immediate medical care, 00:05:17.630 --> 00:05:23.549 this commercial wasn't just an unintentionally comical product pitch - it was a godsend. 00:05:27.177 --> 00:05:32.968 Having the ability to call for help while you're stuck on the floor can save a life, or at least a hip. 00:05:34.001 --> 00:05:37.071 Unfortunately, it couldn't save this company, which went out of business, 00:05:37.071 --> 00:05:42.880 only to be replaced by the similar Life Alert – but their ads are far less amusing. 00:06:00.435 --> 00:06:01.435 Wanna get ripped? 00:06:01.435 --> 00:06:06.666 Wanna quit the gym because you have social anxiety or just don't like hearing gym rats giving themselves hernias? 00:06:06.666 --> 00:06:10.914 Do you have an extra bedroom to dedicate solely to the majesty that is the Bowflex? 00:06:10.914 --> 00:06:17.093 Then this company has got plenty of not-so-subtle pieces of exercise equipment just for you. 00:06:25.196 --> 00:06:30.839 Launched in 1986, Bowflex provided an alternative to bulky and heavy exercise machines, 00:06:30.839 --> 00:06:35.553 as demonstrated in many commercials and infomercials. 00:06:47.717 --> 00:06:51.807 Of course, most of us probably watched them while binging on sliders and cheese puffs, 00:06:51.807 --> 00:06:54.620 but that's another story. 00:07:13.678 --> 00:07:18.215 It's always cool when you find a cleaning product that's powered by the magic of oxygen. 00:07:18.215 --> 00:07:20.646 Because oxygen is magical. 00:07:30.473 --> 00:07:38.479 Founded in 1997, this invention was famously promoted by the ever-enthused Billy Mays until his 2009 death. 00:07:40.715 --> 00:07:44.156 And OxyClean is not just laundry detergent, either. 00:07:44.156 --> 00:07:46.690 You could use it for almost anything. 00:07:46.690 --> 00:07:54.082 Actually, the most impressive aspect of this infomercial product is its ability to remove stains, including blood. 00:07:59.796 --> 00:08:03.510 'Cause, you know, sometimes a crime scene needs a good clean up. 00:08:22.403 --> 00:08:26.598 Sometimes you just want a single serving of frozen margarita, not a whole pitcher. 00:08:26.598 --> 00:08:31.559 And if you're the type of individual who doesn't want to make enough frozen margarita for their friends, 00:08:31.559 --> 00:08:34.768 then this product is right up your alley. 00:08:34.768 --> 00:08:38.696 Now, you can hoard all the delicious beverages in your bedroom, making smoothies, 00:08:38.696 --> 00:08:42.146 guacamole and scrambling eggs all by your lonesome. 00:08:44.567 --> 00:08:45.798 Friends and family? 00:08:45.798 --> 00:08:47.447 What's that? 00:08:51.513 --> 00:08:57.740 This single-sized blender-slash-food processor-slash-juicer is all you need for a party 00:08:57.740 --> 00:09:00.474 - or apparently the morning after. 00:09:20.320 --> 00:09:23.941 If you ever feel ashamed because your face looks like i''s exploding on itself, 00:09:23.941 --> 00:09:26.568 fret not for you are not alone. 00:09:29.726 --> 00:09:31.308 Justin Bieber acne riddled? 00:09:31.308 --> 00:09:32.890 Jessica Simpson with pimples??! 00:09:32.890 --> 00:09:34.473 Could it be? 00:09:34.473 --> 00:09:38.560 Apparently, yes. 00:09:38.560 --> 00:09:41.250 And they also apparently managed to get it under control with this three-piece kit. 00:09:47.782 --> 00:09:51.372 Developed by dermatologists and launched in 1995, 00:09:51.372 --> 00:09:56.839 Proactiv features benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid as active ingredients. 00:10:05.605 --> 00:10:08.996 And while that's not spectacularly different than many drug-store brands, 00:10:08.996 --> 00:10:12.545 the celebrity advertising has worked like gangbusters, 00:10:12.545 --> 00:10:17.938 ensuring this company makes upwards of $850-million a year. 00:11:26.150 --> 00:11:28.260 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: 00:11:31.857 --> 00:11:37.945 This innovative Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine is a tabletop grill that allows the health conscious, 00:11:37.945 --> 00:11:40.109 and tons of college students, 00:11:40.109 --> 00:11:44.606 to cook burgers in their bedrooms or whip up paninis in their office. 00:11:56.354 --> 00:11:59.079 Foreman himself became an ideal celebrity spokesman 00:11:59.079 --> 00:12:04.941 and even influenced the grill's design after he regained the heavyweight title at age-45, 00:12:04.941 --> 00:12:07.936 and attributed his success to healthy eating. 00:12:13.991 --> 00:12:17.206 While draining off the fat appealed to those looking to shed pounds, 00:12:17.206 --> 00:12:25.520 the ease of use and idiot-proof design made it a no-brainer for over 100-million since its launch in 1994. 00:12:39.282 --> 00:12:40.575 Do you agree with our list? 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