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15 Hilarious Infomercial 'Fail' GIFs

Emerald Catron — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:12:52 +0000

This could be the best thing that’s happened to us today. We found a new Subreddit (courtesy of Daily Dot) dedicated solely to the moments in infomercials when people can’t do simple things everybody else can do. Things like hanging up a phone, washing their hands and properly feeding themselves so they don’t die. Subreddit [...]

'King of Infomercials' Don Lapre Dead from Apparent Suicide

Shauna Wright — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:22:23 +0000

The self-proclaimed “King of Infomercials” Don Lapre, 47, was found dead in his cell of an apparent suicide on Sunday, although an investigation is still underway.

Lapre was jailed in an Arizona federal jail without bond on charges of defrauding at least 220,000 people out of nearly $52 million.

Rainbow Sponge Art Lady Excited [VIDEO]

Clay Miller — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:20:50 +0000

Youtube Do you remember arts and craft time in school or at summer camp? Ever do Rainbow Sponge Art? Or maybe you remember the first time you saw the infomercial to buy the product. I have one of the infomercials that pretty much goes over the top. Enjoy! Oh and be sure to order soon. [...]

'King of Infomercials' Don Lapre Arrested

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:18:06 +0000

Looks like Don Lapre finally found an audience who wouldn’t buy what he was selling.

After the self-proclaimed ‘King of Infomercials’ failed to appear for his Wednesday arraignment on 41 counts (including conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and promotional money laundering), a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Deputy US Marshals caught up with him the next day in Tempe, AZ.