as seen on TV

I'm just back from Blood Bath And Beyond. My sheer curtains, from the living room, which were expensive and beautiful, lasted almost 6 years. I used to soak them in cold water and then hang them dry but it was not to be - the last time I soaked them they were shredded.
ANYWAY. I'm all about the penny pinching now and after scanning eBay for suitable replacements and calculating shipping and never finding 3 identical curtains, I bit the bullet.
Armed with my coupons I went shopping.
I got the curtains with little problem - and they worked out to be $11.99 each, so that's pretty good.
I'm hoping 110% polyester will hold up better than organza. (DO NOT email me to say I shouldn't soak organza curtains - they were BLACK after each winter of fireplace usage.)

I'm usually overwhelmed at BBB - too much merchandise for me, and when you're feeling the need to stay on budget (and task) too much temptation. We really need a new saucepan, the scented candle supply is very very low (and I'm not able to burn Christmas-scented candles in June - call me crazy) and I'm always gazing longingly at the cleaning supplies. But I managed to restrain myself. Though I did buy three teeny candles ($1.99) because I could not RESIST the scent of Beach Walk.

And then I spied the Seen On TV section of the store.
Youngest is completely intrigued by the products seen in those commercials that feature a fellow screaming at the camera about the miracles these products perform. Occassionally he comes to find me to watch one of them as he is SURE we need it.
Over the years I've found myself wondering about SOME of them. Do they do what the manufacturers claim? Are they worth the money? Does anyone I know have experience with any of them? Discuss.



What about these Green Bags? They are purported to keep produce fresh for weeks. Weeks?! Really? Would a regular plastic bag work? What's in them that preserves veggies and fruits? I probably have a rotten piece of fruit in my fridge at any given moment and I feel terrible about wasting food. Anyone?



Youngest and I are both intrigued with Mighty Putty. You tear off a small piece, roll it in your hand and, apparently, you can glue heavy things together. Things like two cinder blocks. Do we need this? Does it work? WE DON'T KNOW. At this point in time we have not come up with two heavy objects that need to be affixed to each other - but you NEVER KNOW. Supposedly we could pull A TRAIN with this stuff.



I remember the commercials for the One Sweep. In the old days you could buy TWO of them for $19.95. I don't really understand why you need this broom-thing if you have a vacuum but it does seem to do a good job on tile floors. I don't see myself being comfortable rinsing "pet hair" off it without gagging a little, but IT'S GREAT FOR YOUR BOAT OR RV. Lots of these items are touted as being perfect for your boat and RV. We don't have either, so I think we can forgo this purchase.



It DOES get hot in my car when I leave it in a parking lot in the summer. I think 112 is the highest temperature I've noticed on my dash display whilst my legs melt into my seats - but I just can't imagine this tiny solar powered fan would make a big difference. Then again, I've never noticed great results when putting window fans in our home on exhaust. I think this one might be a little silly.

And there ARE some silly items that have been SEEN ON TV, in my opinion.



This cannot possibly stop leaks. I have a mild inclination to purchase this as a gag gift for someone with "frequent bladder urges."



I GUESS these make push ups more effective? I don't see how elevating your fists a couple of inches would accomplish that. I will NEVER know.



THIS has to be the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Picture me, reclining on the beach, with my body completely exposed to UV rays whilst my wee tiny head is under this shade. The model could use some Mighty Putty to stick her boobs together - she's got a little situation going on there.



EZ PEEL GLOVES! Doesn't this look like an ad for a horror film? According to the package, these gloves will peel potatoes, carrots and uh, other things that need peeling. But why stop there? Maybe I could clean grout with them, or exfoliate, or strip the paint off our house. The possibilities are endless. Or I could use my potato peeler. Though buy one get one free is tempting.

Here's my favorite:



The title alone gives me chills! Do the players of this rip-off of the Operation game of my youth actually get ELECTROCUTED? Is that a knife in his crotch? I wish I had looked closer because I JUST DON'T KNOW. I think I'd have to be drunk to play this.
Which gives me lots of ideas.