Here is a question I am just dying to know the answer to. If Bill Mays and Ron Popeil got in a fight, who would win? As far as I am concerned, they are both legends in the info-mercial business and have annoying many people over the ages. So now it is your turn to pick the winner:
In this corner...
Billy Mays! (
profile via Wikipedia)
William "Billy" D. Mays (born July 20, 1958) is a television commercial and infomercial salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other cleaning, home-based, and maintenance products. His distinctive beard and loud sales pitches have made him a recognizable television presence.
Example of Info-mercial Salesmanship:
http://www.asseenontvvideo.com/604/Awesome-Auger.htmlAnd in the OTHER corner...
Ron Popeil! (
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Ronald M. Popeil (born May 3, 1935) is an American inventor and marketing personality, best known for his direct response marketing company Ronco. He is well known for his appearances in infomercials for the Showtime Rotisserie ("Set it, and forget it!") and for using Ed Valenti's (Ginsu knife creator) famous lines, "But wait, there's more!" and "Now how much would you pay?" Each phrase followed the addition of another item or feature to the catalog of a product's advantages or attachments.
Example of Info-mercial Salesmanship:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0NS44D7MYoNow who do you think is the king of the info-mercial ring?
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