TV products are super funny, although they can be practical and useful. The 90s had their fair share of shocking and hilarious “As Seen on TV” products. A few of them are even still sold today. For the fun of it, click through the slideshow to walk through memory lane. Which “As Seen on TV” do you remember on this slideshow?
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica weren’t entirely “As Seen on TV” products, but they were heavily marketed in the 90s before they went digital. Who’s grandfather didn’t have a special edition of Encyclopedia Britannica?
Popeil Automatic Pasta Maker
Do you remember the commercials for the Popeil Automatic Pasta Maker? They were everywhere in the 90s! Honestly, it makes sense. Who wouldn’t want an automatic pasta maker? Now this machine sells on eBay starting from about $60.
Ronco Food Dehydrator
Also on our slideshow is the Ronco Food Dehydrator. This large and wacky machine was all over the TV in the 90s. Can you believe that it continues to work? A Reddit user posted their device, claiming it still functions perfectly even 30+ years later.
Snackmaster
Cathy Mitchell is an infomercial legend. In 1990, she gave a demo of the Snackmaster and launched it into popularity. This tool is great for making pizza pockets and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Flowbee
Would you trust the Flowbee? It’s pretty much a vacuum haircutter. This interesting product was big in the 90s. The company still exists, so you can order their product if interested.
The BeDazzler
BeDazzlers have been around for longer than the 90s, but they were super popular during this decade and in the early 2000s. This fun machine quickly added rhinestones to anything with fabric.
Rainbow Art
Do you remember the Rainbow Art product? You could create rainbow effects with just one swipe! It wasn’t the most practical art tool, but a fun one.
The Potty Putter
Because we all need more entertainment while using the bathroom. The Potty Putter was another wacky and memorable infomercial product from the 90s. You could play mini golf while using the toilet!
ThighMaster
The ThighMaster was everywhere in the 90s thanks to infomercials. It was a great exercise machine just for your thighs. The product is still around.
Topsy Tail
The Topsy Tail is just a small piece of plastic and yet teenage girls from across the U.S. wanted it so bad! In just a few seconds, you could have a new hairstyle.
BaByliss Magic Twist
The 90s was a fun time for hairstyles. If you weren’t using the Topsy Tail, you were using, or at least wanting to use, the BaByliss Magic Twist.
The Hairagami
Last but not least is yet another hair product – the Hairagami. You could practically fold your hair like origami.
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