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]]> By: J http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1810492 J Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:24:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1810492 re Calen: you are a genius. Funniest two minutes of my life. re Calen: you are a genius. Funniest two minutes of my life.

]]> By: pjs http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1809673 pjs Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:41:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1809673 It's unfortunate that Billy died. He seemed like quite a character (from what bit I saw of Discovery's Pitch Men) and would probably have been fun to work with, even if his pitches often skirted the edge of being annoying. But some of the more gimmicky products were fun to watch, simply because it left you wondering why people would actually buy them. But for some reason, his untimely demise leaves me picturing a new curse to put on people: May the ghost of Billy Mays haunt you for the rest of your life! Just picture it, if you would... "BILLY MAYS HERE! BLAH BLAH..." (And yes, always talking at FULL BILLY VOLUME!) I hope nobody is too upset, but my humor is wierd like that. It’s unfortunate that Billy died. He seemed like quite a character (from what bit I saw of Discovery’s Pitch Men) and would probably have been fun to work with, even if his pitches often skirted the edge of being annoying. But some of the more gimmicky products were fun to watch, simply because it left you wondering why people would actually buy them.

But for some reason, his untimely demise leaves me picturing a new curse to put on people: May the ghost of Billy Mays haunt you for the rest of your life! Just picture it, if you would… “BILLY MAYS HERE! BLAH BLAH…” (And yes, always talking at FULL BILLY VOLUME!) I hope nobody is too upset, but my humor is wierd like that.

]]> By: whiteryder http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1806483 whiteryder Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:48:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1806483 I bought a grater plater after seeing the Pitchmen episode on it. I already had something like it, but the one I had was really sharp and hurt my fingers. The Grater Plater is better, it is a little slower at grating but it doesn't grate your fingers when the garlic or ginger piece gets small. And it's nice to look at too, you really can put it on the table. So I'm happy with the product, but I HATED the online ordering site. They don't summarize your order before you click the PAY NOW button and start entering your shipping/payment info. I thought I was only ordering two (you get the 2nd one free if you pay the S/H) but somehow I ordered three. Then when the box arrived it contained SIX! (Fortunately I was only charged for three, maybe they come in pairs?) But of course I don't blame Billy Mays for the website. I too was more touched by Mays' death than MJ's. I bought a grater plater after seeing the Pitchmen episode on it. I already had something like it, but the one I had was really sharp and hurt my fingers. The Grater Plater is better, it is a little slower at grating but it doesn’t grate your fingers when the garlic or ginger piece gets small. And it’s nice to look at too, you really can put it on the table.

So I’m happy with the product, but I HATED the online ordering site. They don’t summarize your order before you click the PAY NOW button and start entering your shipping/payment info. I thought I was only ordering two (you get the 2nd one free if you pay the S/H) but somehow I ordered three. Then when the box arrived it contained SIX! (Fortunately I was only charged for three, maybe they come in pairs?) But of course I don’t blame Billy Mays for the website. I too was more touched by Mays’ death than MJ’s.

]]> By: Calen http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1798922 Calen Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:02:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1798922 It's best if you play them all at once. AMAZING It’s best if you play them all at once. AMAZING

]]> By: Noelegy http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1798411 Noelegy Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:53:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1798411 LOL neatoman. :) The only episode of "Pitchmen" I've seen was the one where they agreed to pitch the Grater Plater for their friend who was a cancer survivor. It was funny and touching. You know, I'm more bummed about Billy Mays than Michael Jackson. I was never a Jacko fan, but I can definitely acknowledge that he was talented and had a huge influence on pop culture. But Billy Mays just seemed like a very real and likeable guy. LOL neatoman. :)

The only episode of “Pitchmen” I’ve seen was the one where they agreed to pitch the Grater Plater for their friend who was a cancer survivor. It was funny and touching.

You know, I’m more bummed about Billy Mays than Michael Jackson. I was never a Jacko fan, but I can definitely acknowledge that he was talented and had a huge influence on pop culture. But Billy Mays just seemed like a very real and likeable guy.

]]> By: Vicki http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1796839 Vicki Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:35:02 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1796839 How many people can say they sold something that really made a difference in someone's life? Seriously. OxyClean rules -- and we know about it because of Billy. Can't say as much for most of us. How many people can say they sold something that really made a difference in someone’s life? Seriously. OxyClean rules — and we know about it because of Billy. Can’t say as much for most of us.

]]> By: Christophe http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1796327 Christophe Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:55:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1796327 I was more schocked by his death than MJackson's one. How do you expect somebody so full of life to die? I was more schocked by his death than MJackson’s one. How do you expect somebody so full of life to die?

]]> By: neatoman http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1796255 neatoman Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:07:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1796255 They say celebrity deaths come in threes. Leave it up to Billy Mays to throw in an extra one COMPLETELY FREE!!! They say celebrity deaths come in threes. Leave it up to Billy Mays to throw in an extra one COMPLETELY FREE!!!

]]> By: Roc http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1796180 Roc Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:12:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1796180 Watch your back Shamwow guy, you're NEXT! Watch your back Shamwow guy, you’re NEXT!

]]> By: Jaycatt http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1796145 Jaycatt Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:43:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1796145 We used to call him Shouty McShoutshout We used to call him Shouty McShoutshout

]]> By: Susan http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1796143 Susan Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:43:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1796143 I always enjoyed his commercials, cause they were for great , and unique items that REALLY worked and sold for decent prices. He had a unique ability and wasn't weird or too irritating to listen to even with the shouting, because he got your attention and he always had a good product to hauk. He always displayed the items precisely and to the point. I am so sorry he is gone. My condolences to his family. He will be missed. I watched all of these marked the stranges items he pitched, and to tell you the truth I want them ALL !!! He as good at what he did and gone too soon. I always enjoyed his commercials, cause they were for great , and unique items that REALLY worked and sold for decent prices. He had a unique ability and wasn’t weird or too irritating to listen to even with the shouting, because he got your attention and he always had a good product to hauk. He always displayed the items precisely and to the point.
I am so sorry he is gone. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
I watched all of these marked the stranges items he pitched, and to tell you the truth I want them ALL !!!
He as good at what he did and gone too soon.

]]> By: stephanie http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1796013 stephanie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:13:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1796013 I want a grater plater! Mays was an interesting and ubiquitous person. Anyone who fell asleep with the TV on has probably caught his infomercials. I want a grater plater!

Mays was an interesting and ubiquitous person. Anyone who fell asleep with the TV on has probably caught his infomercials.

]]> By: Key http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1795535 Key Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:41:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1795535 What's with all the shouting? What’s with all the shouting?

]]> By: kai http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794964 kai Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:39:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794964 Is this a death like Jeff Goldblum? I can't believe it. Did they wrap him in superabsorbent towels? It sucks to loose a spokesperson like that. Is this a death like Jeff Goldblum? I can’t believe it. Did they wrap him in superabsorbent towels? It sucks to loose a spokesperson like that.

]]> By: Snarkychef http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794952 Snarkychef Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:33:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794952 I have the Herc hooks, and I love them. They make smaller holes in my drywall than the regular drywall screws. I've also seen some of the more traditional forms of the ginger grater, but now I kinda want a grater plater... that's the power of Billy Mays. He was a very loud man with few asshole moments--it's sad to see him go. I have the Herc hooks, and I love them. They make smaller holes in my drywall than the regular drywall screws. I’ve also seen some of the more traditional forms of the ginger grater, but now I kinda want a grater plater… that’s the power of Billy Mays. He was a very loud man with few asshole moments–it’s sad to see him go.

]]> By: zav http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794931 zav Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:15:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794931 After watching these, I am so glad I stopped watching television. After watching these, I am so glad I stopped watching television.

]]> By: Rawley http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794816 Rawley Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:51:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794816 I want a grater plater I want a grater plater

]]> By: Johnny Cat http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794573 Johnny Cat Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:51:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794573 I, for one, have never heard of the guy, never seen him. I guess "Everybody" else watches infomercials. Whatever, hope his family will be okay. I, for one, have never heard of the guy, never seen him. I guess “Everybody” else watches infomercials. Whatever, hope his family will be okay.

]]> By: Timm http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794540 Timm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:31:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794540 I won't miss his pitches a bit. Hopefully I will never hear his voice again. I won’t miss his pitches a bit. Hopefully I will never hear his voice again.

]]> By: the monkey http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794524 the monkey Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:25:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794524 such sad news. i really grew to like him after watching 'Pitchmen'. he seemed like a genuinely nice man. he was no shill and he didn't just pitch anything that came along. as some others have commented - he only pitched products he believed in and tested. a couple of episodes ago, he had his very young daughter on the show - along with his adult son. what a tragedy for the whole family. very, very such sad news. i really grew to like him after watching ‘Pitchmen’. he seemed like a genuinely nice man. he was no shill and he didn’t just pitch anything that came along. as some others have commented – he only pitched products he believed in and tested. a couple of episodes ago, he had his very young daughter on the show – along with his adult son. what a tragedy for the whole family. very, very

]]> By: Allimar http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794471 Allimar Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:56:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794471 And the world is a quieter place. And the world is a quieter place.

]]> By: Mark Ste. Marie http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794438 Mark Ste. Marie Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:38:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794438 What a shame. RIP Billy. What a shame. RIP Billy.

]]> By: Chad http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794387 Chad Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:10:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794387 GUYS DONT FORGET JUNE 28TH IS ALL CAPS DAY! ALSO I THOUGHT YOU ALL MIGHT GET A KICK OUT OF THIS, BILLY MAYS ORDERING FOOD FROM MCDONALDS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtYdDK1uTDI GUYS DONT FORGET JUNE 28TH IS ALL CAPS DAY! ALSO I THOUGHT YOU ALL MIGHT GET A KICK OUT OF THIS, BILLY MAYS ORDERING FOOD FROM MCDONALDS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtYdDK1uTDI

]]> By: Frau http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794333 Frau Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:43:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794333 I just saw him on Conan the other night. I liked him for the same reason as Josh. He really seemed honest and believed in his products. FTR - the grater plate was already designed by the Chinese for grating ginger. I just saw him on Conan the other night.
I liked him for the same reason as Josh. He really seemed honest and believed in his products.

FTR – the grater plate was already designed by the Chinese for grating ginger.

]]> By: Josh http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794278 Josh Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:10:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794278 Billy always pitched stuff he believed in. I own several products he pitched and they work just as advertised. He is one of the few who really believe what he in doing it and enjoyed every bit of it. Billy always pitched stuff he believed in. I own several products he pitched and they work just as advertised. He is one of the few who really believe what he in doing it and enjoyed every bit of it.

]]> By: harm http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794233 harm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:50:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794233 I love my Hercules Hooks. RIP Billy Mays. I love my Hercules Hooks. RIP Billy Mays.

]]> By: catsvillage http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794231 catsvillage Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:44:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794231 RIP billy mays. will miss your patter RIP billy mays. will miss your patter

]]> By: MrJawbones http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/28/5-strangest-products-pitched-by-billy-mays/comment-page-1/#comment-1794219 MrJawbones Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:41:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24853#comment-1794219 Billy Mays is dead?? Sad! I always watched a bit of PitchMen after Mythbusters Wednesday nights. He was a good guy. Rest in peace, man. Billy Mays is dead?? Sad! I always watched a bit of PitchMen after Mythbusters Wednesday nights. He was a good guy. Rest in peace, man.

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