Your personal guinea pig
Saturday, April 18, 2009 by RockstarMama
Folks, since I accidentally and inadvertently tortured myself with the Smooth Away and Leg Magic for your literary enjoyment, I’ve received numerous requests to review (read: potentially hurt myself with) a variety of other products. Since I’m:
1. Gullible
2. A sucker
3. Bored
4. Need a hobby
5. Like to buy stuff
I am happy to serve as your personal guinea pig for the vast world of Made-for-TV and other questionable items found in stores and online. Below is a list of the most frequently requested items I’ve been asked to review (read: kick my own ass for buying). Please feel free to add suggestions to this post, and I’ll skip happily to the store in an attempt to give you the REAL review you won’t get from the manufacturer, complete with photos and video featuring me putting the goods to the test.
Check back soon for reviews on (not necessarily in this order):
1. The ShamWow (just reviewed it!)
2. Crayola 3D chalk (just reviewed it!)
3. Save-A-Blade
4. Flirty Girl Fitness DVDs
5. Jillian Michaels fitness DVDs
6. P90X fitness DVDs
7. AquaGlobe
8. Alba Sunless Tanner
9. Your Baby Can Read
10. Pampered Chef food chopper
11. Peticure
12. Children’s teeter totter (thank you, Johanna!)
13. Snuggie (Oh man)
14. Evercleanse (gulp…)
15. Various hair products
16. Underbed shoe thingy
17. Magic bullet
18. “No No” Hair remover
19. Green bags
20. Epila hair remover
21. PedEgg (looks sooo gross!)
22. Shark steam mop
23. Cellulite creams
24. Youthology (recently reviewed!)
Other suggestions? (Did I miss anything?) I’ll add anything you guys want!
46 Responses to “Your personal guinea pig”
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I definitely am looking forward to your review of “Your Baby Can Read” if you do that one!!
Awaiting Flirty Girl Fitness DVDs review.
I hope it’s a good review, but with some hilariousness as well.
Oh, I bought some Sham Wow as well… but I won’t spoil your journey with them.
And a sunless tanner… ahhhh… I got the nickname ‘carrot legs’ from one of those. I think they are for people who have at least a base tan, not us freakishly white people.
Oh, and don’t hurt yourself on the flirty girl pole thing if you try that lol. Also, say hello to your newest follower! (That’s me, btw)
Hmmm…looking forward to that Sham Wow review. Make sure you find out how well it cleans up blood. I mean, like a gallon of it. Uhh, for a book I’m working on…
You could just ask Vince (the ShamWow guy) how well it cleans up blood. I heard he got arrested for beating up a hooker. For real. I guess she didn’t love his nuts.
you HAVE to review the snuggie! the commercial alone is hilarious. I especially like the part where the whole family is wearing them at a sporting event and I can just see the poor son playing his first game in little league baseball completly horrified. I am a college student and they just added a section “perfect for those drafty dorm rooms” but left out that “you should have a safe place to hide your snuggie to save yourself the embarrassment of wearing an oversized fleece hopsital gown with sleeves”
I am looking forward to your review on all the above items especially save a blade and flirty girls fitness (I couldn’t think of the name of that one when I suggested Sav a blade.
I hope we’re gettin a video post for the flirty girl DVD…:)
Can’t wait for your reviews on these products! i can tell you from my own personal experience that the Pampered Chef Food Chopper is an excellent product. I have owned one for years. No, I am not a consultant with the company.
I can also assure you that the Pampered Chef food chopper is a great, great product!! I love mine…I’m not a consultant, although my sister-in-law is!
Hey I’ve been reading your blogs for a while now and you’re hilarious btw! =D
I was wondering if you could try testing out Aqua Globes, those water globe things that water your plants for you. (www.aquaglobes.ca)
Hey I have been reading your blogs and they are great! I know this isn’t really a typical made for tv product but I have been dying to find out how Evercleanse works (detox system that flushes out 20-40 lbs of waste stuck in the intestines). Would you be willing to try testing it out? No pictures please! Haha…
oooohhhh definitely do the review on the flirty girl dvds. I am sooo looking forward to seeing if their any good because they look so fun on TV. Dont know if they still make these but Ive always wondering if the Splitender (used to cut of split ends of hair) really works. Also there were a few straightening irons on TV (ones with brushes that swivel around etc.), lastly the shoe box thingy called….ah I forgot what its called but it stores your shoes under the bed/closet in a pouch with different compartments. It will probably work but I’m wondering if its worth the money, practical and not flimsy. Thankssssss and I love your blogs!!! <3
Could you see how well the sham-wow works on wet pets, by any chance? And what about the Magic Bullet Blender?
I just found your blog today and it is hilarious. I look forward to more product reviews, but I can also tell you that the pampered chef food chopper works. Mine is actually a Kitchen Aid one, but they are all pretty much designed the same, and I use mine all the time.
I love your blogs and I cant wait for your update! =D
I have a magic bullet. Works great. Doesn’t replace a regular blender though, it doesn’t blend ice into smoothies so well.
You should review the Bumpit — I love the commercial for it.
Loralie–we bought Your Baby Can Read! Hopefully it’s worth the $$–it was like $200, daaaaamn. Stay tuned!
Missy–my husband is very interested in the flirty girl thing, I think, and I’m definitely going to try it. If there is a pole involved I will definitely pull something. And HI, new follower!
Welcome to the rockstar fam.
Shawn–you’re going to have to find another way to clean up that blood, if you read my ShamWow review…
Mequet–HA!! You said nuts. NUTS!
Megan–I just laughed out loud. The SNUGGIE!!!!!! Adding it to the list.
Reddrida–stay tuned!
Keg of Wisdom–like I’m not on to your tricks. That video would end up on your site with some commentary mocking me! And a YouTube sensation for sure.
Amy/Amy–that rocks. I would love to find something that works!! Plus I really love making salsa and I can’t seem to cut tomatoes without shredding the shit out of my fingers. Meh.
Ana–Thanks!
And AquaGlobes it is! I’ll add it to the list. I am not good at keeping plants alive, so this will be a real test and if it works I might actually have some wildlife in my home, woohoo!
Prianka–Thanks for reading! I’d love to branch out to ANY product, not necessarily just the made-for-tv kind. Especially since so far I’m just wasting my money. Speaking of waste, (HAHA) I’ll add the cleanse to the list. I’m a little scared though. And I promise, no pics!
Nat–I’ll add them to the list! My husband will probably be all over the organizing thingy. He is very neat. I am not. Thanks for reading!
…UM… there is a mysterious smell coming from the hallway. Hang on…
Ok, I’m back. I guess it was nothing. Smelled like something rotten though. Hopefully the kids haven’t hidden something from me that is biodegrading. Anyway, could I have used MORE smilies in the above post? I think maybe I have an emoticons problem. I’ll try to keep it under control for the rest of the comments.
Katie–I’m sure my cat will LOVE that experiment. That will be my husband’s job. I’ll let you know what happens! Also, my BIL has the magic bullet… Mike, expect a call. Man, I want to put a smiley there. But I won’t. AACK! I really do have an emoticons problem.
Sarah/Laura–THANKS!
Glad my experiences are entertaining. OH, life is fun.
CRAP!! I did put a smiley there and didn’t even notice. Must… stop…
Miche–What’s the bumpit? I’m going to have to look that up… hang on… OHHH, I have seen that. Ok, I have short hair and if I bumped anything I would look like a squirrel head. I will find an unsuspecting long-haired volunteer… muhahaha…
I was watching baseball, and flipped thru the channels and saw this “No No” hair removal deal. Seeing that you gave that “sand paper” deal an awesome review, I thought maybe you can try this one. It advertises at $19.95, and the site is http://www.trynono.com
I am looking foward to hearing back from you
I love your blog and sent a link to all my friends. I just found your site about a week ago and you’ve gained a loyal follower:o).
I’ve been interested in the Leg Magic since it came out and thought the Sham-wow looked neat. Your reviews were entertaining as well as helpful:o).
Im wonder if the Debbie Meyer bags work. I liked the green bags, but now there are cubes, bread bags, cheese bags and something else I can’t remember.
The magic bullet looks interesting as well.
I love my Snuggie and my little girl has been begging us to get her one:o). I wonder what you’ll think of them.
I look forward to reading more:o).
Hmm havent heard of the flirty girl fitness dvd, based on what other people said it sounds kinda like the sfactor work out.. http://www.sfactor.com … I tried that comes with book and dvd workout.. step by step..so on.. and encourages you to unlock your naughty side in the process temptin you to purchase a stipper pole for the full advantage … needless to I was one of those people … lol 200 bucks for a pink 20lb stripper pole that currently sits in my attic… not to mention.. tryin to explain that to a bunch of guys from my hubs work who helped us move..eekk as if thats not awkward.. (military). Deffinitely lookin forward to that review..note I think I pulled my back out tryinn to attempt the advance workouts the book and dvd convinced me I was ready for and perhaps sexy enough to pull off……YEAH RIGHT.
Have you ever heard of the “Epila Hair Remover”? It’s one of many products in the “at-home laser hair removal” category. My friend and I have been vastly tempted to try it, but as we are both (very) poor college students, shelling out $250 (advertisement) or even $100 (e-bay) is a little…extreme. Though never having to wax again would be nice…
ha ha, just saw a commercial for “ped egg”…
“this is an egg” (foot model crushes egg on foot)
“…baaaad way to remove callouses.”
“this is a ped egg” (foot model opens product, rubs over foot)
“…good way to remove callouses!” (foot model opens product, reveals all the nasty skin she’s shaved off her foot and dumps it on the table)
that’s just gross. I have a feeling you could do something very amusing with it…
My Tivo went a little crazy this morning and recorded an infomercial instead of the show my husband wanted. It was for a Shark steam mop. the commercial makes it sound like a busy mom’s dream come true. It’s supposed to clean with steam only and remove residue on floors from other cleaners like the swiffer mop. I wonder if it really works? I actually thought of this blog when I saw the infomercial and wondered what you’d have to say about it:o).
I love your site. I found it when I was looking for a review on the Smooth Away. Sadly, I had just come home from the store with both the Smooth Away and a box of Sham Wow. (Why I look up reviews after purchasing, I don’t know!) Anyway, I’d love to see you review Hydrolyze. (www.hydroleyes.com) It’s supposed to remove your dark circles under your eyes. Why is the product spelled one way and the web site spelled another way?
Thanks for the humor and honest reviews.
Alright, so I have a couple of products I’m dying to know about:
Debbie Meyer Green Bags (you know, keeps veggies fresh for eternity) and OMG, I am convinced that the Tomato Tree is the most fabulous invention out there.
I was thinking maybe you should try out the bumpits? They look like they have potential to actually work but so did Smooth Away…
I am wondering if the ‘Shark VX3′ really does what the infomercial says. Any requests to test that out yet? Also thanks for your review on Youthology, it was very informative. Keep up the good work!!!
I’m wondering if you can add the Neckline Slimmer. I’m willing to try anything to tone my jawline, but I’d love your input first!
For the record, Ped Egg seems to work really well for everyone else I know, but just makes my feet dry and flaky.
You should try the bump it! Or the Instyler, that one looks fun! Or the infamous Oxyclean! My grandmother swears by it but I think she cheats and puts tide -before wash- crap on it. I’ll think of more! XD
I told you I would think of more! That supposed INCREDIBLE vibrating mascara! Haha! This review should be interesting!
These ideas all rock! Hafta go shopping this weekend… I owe you guys a bunch of reviews, it’s been a while and all these products sound potentially hilarious. Stay tuned…
One more!!! The windsheild wonder! Hahahaha let’s hope its not just ShamShit on a stick!
Love your reviews! Can you add the latest University Medical Facelift product to your list to check out? It retails at Walmart for about $29.00. They also have another product around the same price and it’s called 20 minute wrinkle free eyes The effects supposedly lasts almost a week. Thanks!
Hey again! I just tried out the Closet Genie (I live in Canada but it does by a different name here then it does in the states). It’s that plastic white closet saver with 5 spots that claims to save a ton of space and can hold up to 20 pounds.
It’s great if you want to save space but it’s a safety hazzard. This happened to me twice, they cannot support anywhere near 20 pounds!
I had my sweaters on one, which was less than 3 pounds, and the plastic snapped. Now they come with extras which is fine, but the second time it happened it broke and a peice of sharp plastic hit me in the face, close to my eye.
I would definitely suggest not using it, especially with children. The plastic is cheap and weak but thats what you get I guess because it only cost $8. It works fine for light clothing if you can risk not getting injured.
Great website. I was really curious about the “save a blade.” I have also wondered about the contraption that shoots electricity into your muscles to flatten your belly. LOL By the way…the green bags worked great for me. Good buy. Washable. Kept avacodos firm for about a week, and bananas fresh for about the same.
LuminessAir.com it’s an airbrush that you use on your face in real life, not in a picture, it’s supposed to make your skin look perfect!!
so glad i wasn’t the only one who questioned vince’s headphones. haa haaaaa! I have a no no and have used green bags, so if you want a little experience info, don’t hesitate.
I think that Skinid.com’s “personalized” acne treatment would be a very entertaining review from both the actual product as well as the customer service that they offer
I read your blog before sending away for Youthology – thanks for saving me the grief and $$. After reading other comments on your site, I would like to add the following about a couple of products. I own the Shark Steam Mop – it is fantastic. No complaints. I have bought them for my daughter and daughter in law – they also think it is fantastic. The Ped Egg, I also like. With frequent use it does eliminate the rough skin on your heels. Garbage I recently got sucked into buying – the Slap Chop and Gratie – pure garbage. Broke the first time I tried to use it. The Bullett Express – on second use the motor fried. I got a full refund though. Love your site and will be back often.
Hello… I was wondering about that Cindy Crawford’s product Meaningful Beauty. Has anyone tried this? I would like to, but not sure about it. Love your site & your writting… LMAO!!! Awesome. Thanks for your reviews!
Wow, so glad I’ve found you! Realizing also at 33 that I am not enjoying age and time marching across my face, I hopped online to see about ordering Youthology. It’s a great infomercial! I was sold! Thanks for saving me the headache (and the cash). Looking forward to future reviews. Have you ever tried out the Kymaro New Body Shaper? (Another part of aging that I’m not thrilled with.)
Would you do a test on the Cindy Crawford skin care line “Meaningful Beauty? Have you tried it and if so, what were your results? Thanks gurl! Rock On!
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