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The Internet Said So | EP 265 | Teleshopping & Other Crazy Products
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Episode The Internet Said So | EP 265 | Teleshopping & Other Crazy Products
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This week the boys are discussing on 'Teleshopping & Other crazy Products'
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0:00 - Cold Open brought to you by AI
3:10 - Welcome to The Internet Said So
4:08 - What even is 'Teleshopping'?
4:49 - What was the 1st ever teleshopping product?
6:50 - How radio played a role in the rise of teleshopping?
8:21 - Teleshopping & Infomercials had a vibe
9:21 - The Height Increase Device
10:01 - Who would host these ads?
12:00 - Why would you buy infomercial products? Target audience?
14:35 - How did McDonald's self-ordering kiosks come about?
17:21 - Viagara infomercials were a thing?
20:24 - The Lie-Detector bracelet?
20:49 - Buy Maa Kasam Tickets Now!
21:43 - Pet Rocks?!
23:57 - Solar Powered Clothes Dryer
24:35 - When Bollywood got into Teleshopping as well (Govinda and Jackie Shroff)
26:14 - Miracles would happen in Informercials
28:00 - Asian Sky Shop and Telebrands, and other Home shopping channels
29:53 - Varun's mother got scammed by a telebrands channel
32:10 - Genius UK Man sets up a way to make easy money!
33:58 - Endless Real Estate agent and Insurance calls!
35:40 - Let's get to some more 'amazing' products!
36:33 - Ginsu Knives - the best knives in the world?
40:52 - The Snuggie - For the somewhat cultist in you
42:14 - The Bark Off - Switch off your dog
47:14 - Comfort Wipe - But is it really comfy?
51:20 - Spray-on-hair - It's what it sounds like
55:15 - Varun's experience with using kajal to fill in his beard
57:52 - Tiddy Bear - The teddy bear for your breasts
1:01:34 - Shake Weight for Men - The shaking dumbbell
1:06:35 - Better Marriage Blanket - What if you blanket could absorb your farts?
1:10:46 - Rejuvenique Electric Facial Mask - Shock yourself for good skin
1:13:57 - Hawaii Chair - The only chair you'll ever need!
1:16:42 - UroClub - What if you have to pee during golfing?
1:20:02 - Potty Putter - Golf course for your morning routine (Why is dad still in the toilet?)
1:23:37 - What if you had all these products?
1:26:00 - Thanks for tuning in, folks!
1:26:15 - Post Credits Scene
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