Americans Will Buy ANYTHING: Remember These Crazy Products?

February 17, 2021

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Before there were clickbait and push notifications nagging you every other hour into yet another I-really-don’t-need-this purchase, there was the OG marketing shark: the infomercial. Seen in some of our most vulnerable moments (AKA, half-asleep and restless at 2 a.m. on a Tuesday), these multi-hours long commercials had us purchasing the most irrelevant things. Using loud tactics full of shame weaved into phrases like, “Don’t you want your life to be better?”, and “What are you waiting for?”, mixed with 47 monthly payments and FREE shipping, who were any of us to resist? Check out the craziest of the craziest infomercial products ever below.

Potty Putter

The Claim: Helps even the crappiest golfer improve their putting game
Price: $12.99

This infomercial bestseller promised buyers to keep their golf game skills on a roll, and really, who doesn’t need a break from scrolling social media while on the porcelain throne? One thing’s for sure—after a round of Potty Putter, you’re sure to be wiped.

Highly Rectumended!

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“Missing the putting hole...pretty important piece in this game. Paid for rush ordering to get here for my husband's birthday. Very disappointing.” - Kelsey

Sneakers Celebrities Love To Wear On The Go

The Veja Wata’s are made from lightweight organic cotton canvas, making this a great everyday shoe. It is also an excellent choice for vacations that involve a lot of walking. The brand is ethically sustainable, and the Duchess of Sussex is a known fan of these comfy shoes. At $100 a pair, you can easily own these too!

Gucci is a well-known name in fashion, and their Gucci Ace sneaker is easy to spot. The shoes, designed by the Italian fashion company, are simple yet provide a pop of color that makes them stand out. If you want to sport a pair of these, you are looking to shell out roughly $500-$600

The Saint Laurent Court Classic is about as simple as you can get, but you’ll be paying roughly $600 for this simple design. They don’t even look new when you buy them as they include scuffed and distressed detailing. Saint Laurent is embroidered on the shoe, though, so no worries, everyone will know these shoes are definitely not secondhand.

The original Adidas was created in 1971 for tennis star Stan Smith. The Adidas logo is quickly recognized, and the classic shoe has proved, thus far, to be timeless. Every casual look goes seamlessly with the understated shoe with its recognizable green heel tab.

The Balenciaga Triple S is one expensive sneaker to run errands in. It is considered to have launched the "dad sneaker trend," and when you look at them, you may wonder why they run upwards of $1,000. Despite it not being the most appealing shoe to most, it seems to have struck gold with the celebrity crowd.