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Buy Before You Try Trivia Quiz


I have fallen prey to many "As Seen On TV" products, which I just knew (at 3:00am) were going to revolutionize my life. See if you recognize a few of these miracle inventions that sound so great, you just want to take their word for it and buy NOW!

A multiple-choice quiz by mberry923. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
mberry923
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
359,599
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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870
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Question 1 of 10
1. This product has been advertised on US televisions for years and is one of the first that comes to mind when I think of "As Seen On TV" products. The commercial entices us with these words:

"You'll be saying, 'Wow', every time you use this towel! It's like a chamois! It's like a towel! It's like a sponge. A regular towel doesn't work wet - this works wet or dry. This is for the house, the car, the boat, the RV!" What is the product described that makes you want to buy it before you try it?
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Question 2 of 10
2. "Mmm-Mmm! Everybody loves fresh tomatoes, but who has the time, patience, or space to grow them? You spend hours planting, staking, and tying. Battling critters, fungus, and bugs..."

This fast-paced commercial has Americans across the nation buying before they are trying. What is this gravity-defying product that promises not to let your tomatoes go from ripe to rotten and is as easy as 1-2-3?
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Question 3 of 10
3. I fell for this next one hook, line, and sinker! Unwanted hair plus painful, expensive, and repetitive attempts to get rid of it is a recipe for an unhappy life. Now here is a product that gradually and painlessly removes hair in the privacy of your own home at a fraction of the cost of laser hair removal. The US infomercial shows this unique product gliding on a woman's forearm, supposedly removing the hair, and promising to keep things clean-shaven for up to six weeks after initial regular use. What is this Buy-Before-You-Try temptation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The commercial depicts a little old lady who can now hear the numbers being called at the Bingo Hall, is now able to sing at church because she can hear the words, and can stroll through the forest and hear the birds sing all because of this device. What caught my attention was the younger generation able to listen to gossipy neighbors across the street or hear if people at a party are secretly discussing how attractive you are from across the room. What product advertised on televisions across America tries to make viewers Buy-Before-You-Try? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Here is a commercial that is so disgusting, I have yet to watch the whole thing without changing the channel. Here is how the commercial starts: "Standing on carpet feels SO good on your bare feet, but you wouldn't put carpeting in your shower!" Then graphic video shows someone lifting up the corners of a shower mat and exposing epic bacteria, mildew, and mold cultures in a bathtub (...change channel).

What patented product "allows water to flow right through" and "is perfect for all ages", while promising safety and a stain-resistant design, is shown on US television (sometimes during mealtime)?
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Question 6 of 10
6. This product is designed to give you three things: Comfort, Support, and Style. Two women in this US infomercial play tug-o-war with it, and then with big smiles exclaim "It rebounds without stretching out and losing its original shape." It lifts and it fits because of "woven technology". It instantly conforms to your shape, but you have to step into it. What is this seamless must-have for women of all shapes and sizes? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This product claims to be a real time-saver. "When it comes to eggs, hard-boiled means hard work. Messy shells, broken whites, and you'll be peeling all night. Not anymore!" Then the ad shows us how to make a plateful of peeled, hard-boiled eggs in just thirty seconds. As an added enticement, because of the unique product design, the eggs are flat on the bottom, so they will not slide off your plate. What is this US TV commercial convincing viewers to Buy-Before-You-Try? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Here is another easy item that is synonymous with US "As Seen On TV" products. It is a blanket with sleeves, need I say more? The commercial shows smiling women and men looking warm as they talk on the phone, read a book, work on a laptop, and use a TV remote. What is this one-size-fits-all, fleece necessity for winter? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I saw this item advertised and had my phone in hand, ready to order before I found out the price. With this product you can get in a workout while you go about your daily routine using electronic muscle stimulation. It was made by Swedes, but it is advertised in an infomercial here in America. What miracle product claims, "You can use it anytime and anywhere to get a great core workout and sculpt your ab muscles into lean, rock-hard six packs! So forget the hundreds of crunches you have tried to do - get ______ and see the difference in just a few weeks."? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This is my last example of fast-paced, "As Seen On TV", US commercials that try to entice us to Buy-Before-You-Try. Here are some key phrases that will give the answer away:

Tired of "wrestling with a python" or a "tangled mess"? This is "small enough to fit in the palm of your hand". It automatically "grows and grows and grows" when you add water. Two of these "takes up less space in your garage than a paint can!" What could this "unkinkable", lightweight product be?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This product has been advertised on US televisions for years and is one of the first that comes to mind when I think of "As Seen On TV" products. The commercial entices us with these words: "You'll be saying, 'Wow', every time you use this towel! It's like a chamois! It's like a towel! It's like a sponge. A regular towel doesn't work wet - this works wet or dry. This is for the house, the car, the boat, the RV!" What is the product described that makes you want to buy it before you try it?

Answer: Sham Wow

ShamWow claims to hold twelve times its weight in liquid. The reviews for ShamWow are mixed. It is indeed machine washable, and most agree that it makes a good towel. The questionable part seems to be getting the ShamWow to actually absorb the amount of liquid it claims and not smear the spill.

**For $19.95 plus shipping/handling (S/H) of $7.95, you could try one out; act NOW and they will double the offer!
2. "Mmm-Mmm! Everybody loves fresh tomatoes, but who has the time, patience, or space to grow them? You spend hours planting, staking, and tying. Battling critters, fungus, and bugs..." This fast-paced commercial has Americans across the nation buying before they are trying. What is this gravity-defying product that promises not to let your tomatoes go from ripe to rotten and is as easy as 1-2-3?

Answer: Topsy-Turvy Tomato Tree

I found that the Topsy-Turvy required daily watering, was awkward to assemble, and did not withstand being left outside all winter, which corresponds to what many online reviewers mention. However, the tomatoes were beautiful and delicious. Also, the birds had a difficult time getting to/pecking at the tomatoes.

**Only $19.95 plus S/H of $14.95; AND buy one, get one free if you just pay an additional S/H fee.
3. I fell for this next one hook, line, and sinker! Unwanted hair plus painful, expensive, and repetitive attempts to get rid of it is a recipe for an unhappy life. Now here is a product that gradually and painlessly removes hair in the privacy of your own home at a fraction of the cost of laser hair removal. The US infomercial shows this unique product gliding on a woman's forearm, supposedly removing the hair, and promising to keep things clean-shaven for up to six weeks after initial regular use. What is this Buy-Before-You-Try temptation?

Answer: No! No! Hair

There is mention of a small odor with the use of the No!No!. That is a bit of an understatement. When other family members come home eight hours after use and hurl expletives while demanding to know what died in the house, you have to wonder what the suggested scented candle is going to cover up, smell-wise. It is literally burning the hair off your body. Does it work? Go over and over the same spot until the battery runs dead and then jump in the shower and shave with a regular razor. That is the trick to becoming ultra-smooth. It does "help" over time.

**3 months of $79 payments + $10 S/H. Sorry, but no "buy one, get one" offer.
4. The commercial depicts a little old lady who can now hear the numbers being called at the Bingo Hall, is now able to sing at church because she can hear the words, and can stroll through the forest and hear the birds sing all because of this device. What caught my attention was the younger generation able to listen to gossipy neighbors across the street or hear if people at a party are secretly discussing how attractive you are from across the room. What product advertised on televisions across America tries to make viewers Buy-Before-You-Try?

Answer: Loud N Clear

This is not an inconspicuous item; it is as big as a Bluetooth headset, so I cannot fathom how attractive a person could look at a party wearing this. Buy-it-before-you-try-it mentality got me to hear myself talking a lot louder, and turning up the volume to hear my neighbors across the street only made them sound like they were underwater while I may have lost some of my own hearing when that car drove past...what?!

**Only $10 and it can now only be bought in stores.
5. Here is a commercial that is so disgusting, I have yet to watch the whole thing without changing the channel. Here is how the commercial starts: "Standing on carpet feels SO good on your bare feet, but you wouldn't put carpeting in your shower!" Then graphic video shows someone lifting up the corners of a shower mat and exposing epic bacteria, mildew, and mold cultures in a bathtub (...change channel). What patented product "allows water to flow right through" and "is perfect for all ages", while promising safety and a stain-resistant design, is shown on US television (sometimes during mealtime)?

Answer: Aqua Rug

In looking for anyone's positive opinion on this to be fair, there were comments about it feeling like a loofah for the feet and good water drainage. Most of the complaints I read mentioned the suction cups not working well and causing slippage. Trapping of hair was another oft-mentioned issue.


**Only $19.99 + $7.99 (S/H), and for a limited time, you can receive a second rug for just the cost of shipping and handling, an offer you probably do not want to pass up if you have a multiple-shower home.
6. This product is designed to give you three things: Comfort, Support, and Style. Two women in this US infomercial play tug-o-war with it, and then with big smiles exclaim "It rebounds without stretching out and losing its original shape." It lifts and it fits because of "woven technology". It instantly conforms to your shape, but you have to step into it. What is this seamless must-have for women of all shapes and sizes?

Answer: Genie Bra

This is not the most attractive bra, let me just say. Because of online reviews I read, I knew to buy these two sizes bigger than my regular size. They are very comfortable and do seem to "uphold" (tee-hee) most of the commercial's claims.

**(This is a little different) Buy a set of any 3 Genie Bras and choose any second set free. For 3 easy payments of $19.99, but free shipping!
7. This product claims to be a real time-saver. "When it comes to eggs, hard-boiled means hard work. Messy shells, broken whites, and you'll be peeling all night. Not anymore!" Then the ad shows us how to make a plateful of peeled, hard-boiled eggs in just thirty seconds. As an added enticement, because of the unique product design, the eggs are flat on the bottom, so they will not slide off your plate. What is this US TV commercial convincing viewers to Buy-Before-You-Try?

Answer: Eggies

Some problems may include: Eggs not sliding right out of the Eggie, because the Eggie may not have been sprayed with an abundance of non-stick, cooking spray; egg yolks not firm, because boiling time needs to be almost doubled for the egg to cook all the way through; Eggie falling over in the boiling water while cooking; small opening in the top of Eggie may be too small for the yolk to pass through while loading, yet Eggie bottom too small to hold most of the egg prior to cooking (hence, raw egg spilling all over the countertop). The box of Eggies looks great on the top shelf of a pantry hiding behind a waffle iron.

**$10 can get you 6 Eggies plus a free slicer. Order NOW and get a second set free just pay a second processing and handling fee of $7.99.
8. Here is another easy item that is synonymous with US "As Seen On TV" products. It is a blanket with sleeves, need I say more? The commercial shows smiling women and men looking warm as they talk on the phone, read a book, work on a laptop, and use a TV remote. What is this one-size-fits-all, fleece necessity for winter?

Answer: Snuggie

There are Snuggies for Kids and Dogs now. We are no longer limited to the original blue, red, or green, as Snuggies come in all different colors and fabric designs.

**Only $14.95 plus a FREE press-and-open book light (a $15 value) with the processing/handling fee of $7.95.
9. I saw this item advertised and had my phone in hand, ready to order before I found out the price. With this product you can get in a workout while you go about your daily routine using electronic muscle stimulation. It was made by Swedes, but it is advertised in an infomercial here in America. What miracle product claims, "You can use it anytime and anywhere to get a great core workout and sculpt your ab muscles into lean, rock-hard six packs! So forget the hundreds of crunches you have tried to do - get ______ and see the difference in just a few weeks."?

Answer: Contour Ab Belt

This is a shocking product, quite literally. The abs are supposed to contract from the electronic stimulation of the belt. I am still "sold" on this, regardless of some of the reviews commenting on the pain involved.

**$179.80! That is the bargain price.
10. This is my last example of fast-paced, "As Seen On TV", US commercials that try to entice us to Buy-Before-You-Try. Here are some key phrases that will give the answer away: Tired of "wrestling with a python" or a "tangled mess"? This is "small enough to fit in the palm of your hand". It automatically "grows and grows and grows" when you add water. Two of these "takes up less space in your garage than a paint can!" What could this "unkinkable", lightweight product be?

Answer: Pocket Hose

The commercial says the Pocket Hose is so small, it can fit in your pocket. I do not know how much of a selling point that is, but the claims of it being lightweight, unkinkable, and strong enough to be compared to a fire engine hose are enticing enough to be considered one of my "Buy Before You Try" temptations.

**$12.99 + $7.99 (S/H); Buy one, and get the second one for an additional S/H fee.
Source: Author mberry923

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