9 Ridiculous Infomercial Products You Won’t Believe Exist
These hilariously bizarre infomercial products are so ridiculous you’ll wonder how they ever made it to TV.
- Sophia Zapanta
- 4 min read
Infomercials have given us some of the most absurd products ever, promising to solve problems we never knew we had. From wearable blankets with sleeves to gadgets that make you question humanity, these inventions push the limits of logic. Here are nine of the weirdest, wackiest, and most unnecessary products ever advertised on late-night TV.
1. The Snuggie
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A blanket is fine, but what if it had sleeves? The Snuggie took the world by storm, turning people into cozy wizards who could channel surf without exposing their arms to the cruel, cold air. It’s basically a backward robe, but somehow, it became a cultural phenomenon. Millions of people willingly turned themselves into fleece-clad cult members, proving that sometimes, convenience trumps dignity.
2. The Flowbee
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Why pay a barber when you can vacuum-cut your hair at home? The Flowbee attaches to your regular vacuum cleaner, sucking up and snipping your hair into a perfectly even—yet completely lifeless—shape. It’s the thing that seems practical in theory but leaves you looking like a mannequin in practice. Somehow, this contraption has a loyal following, including rumors of George Clooney using one (which we refuse to believe).
3. The Shake Weight
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What could go wrong with a dumbbell that jiggles aggressively in your hands? The Shake Weight was marketed as a revolutionary way to tone arms, but the awkward, suggestive motion quickly turned it into a punchline. Infomercials showed overly enthusiastic people shaking away with an intensity that made viewers deeply uncomfortable. Despite the ridicule, it sold millions, proving that fitness and embarrassment go hand in hand.
4. The Slap Chop
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Why use a knife when you can violently slap your food into submission? The Slap Chop promised to make chopping veggies fun, but in reality, it turned meal prep into an aggressive workout. The infomercial, featuring an overexcited pitchman, was almost as ridiculous as the product itself. If you’ve ever wanted to take out your frustrations on an onion, this gadget is for you.
5. The Hawaii Chair
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A chair that wiggles your hips for you because apparently, sitting still is too boring. The Hawaii Chair was supposed to provide a fun, effortless workout while you worked at your desk. Instead, it made basic tasks impossible, as users flailed around like a hula-dancing ghost possessed them. If you ever wanted to look ridiculous while answering emails, this was the perfect chair.
6. The Eggstractor
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Peeling boiled eggs is mildly annoying, so someone invented a machine that makes it…dramatically worse. The Eggstractor required you to smash down on an egg like you were playing a game of Whack-a-Mole. The results were wildly inconsistent, often turning your breakfast into a crime scene. Instead of saving time, it created a new problem: cleaning up egg shrapnel.
7. The Rejuvenique Face Mask
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Imagine if Jason, from Friday the 13th, had a skincare routine. The Rejuvenique was an electrified face mask that promised to tone facial muscles by zapping them with tiny shocks. The result was a horrifying experience that made users look like they were auditioning for a horror movie. Beauty is pain, but this thing took it to a whole new level.
8. The Tiddy Bear
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A tiny teddy bear designed to cushion your seatbelt because apparently, that was a pressing issue. The Tiddy Bear (yes, that’s its real name) clipped onto your seatbelt to provide comfort, but the name alone made it impossible to take seriously. It was one of those products where you couldn’t tell if the inventors were trolling us. Either way, it left people giggling more than actually buying.
9. The UroClub
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A hollow golf club that doubles as a portable urinal—because leaving the green is just too much effort. The UroClub came with a discreet privacy towel as if that would make peeing in a fake club any less weird. The whole concept raised far more questions than it answered, like, “What happens if you forget and actually try to use it as a club?” This is proof that some ideas should stay in the brainstorming phase.