But wait, there’s more! The infomercial is an art form best appreciated after 2 a.m. — and perhaps after a few beers. The classic examples use over-acting and cliched characters to whip the viewer up into a purchasing frenzy by adding ever-increasing “value” to the product with “free” add-ons.
We’ve taken a long, hard look at a bunch of infomercials in order to bring you 10 of the best examples that can be found on YouTube. So get watching and let us know your faves in the comments.