“Confession: I have read “Pride and Prejudice” about two hundred times.”

Well, my confession isn’t as silly as that. I mean really, what is wrong with reading a good book over and over again? Nothing, absolutely nothing. But my confession on the other hand, they probably have groups for people like me. Late night (I’m talking late, like say midnight and beyond) TV is some of the most enjoyable for me. Why is that? Infomercials. I don’t know what it is about them but I’m suddenly hooked with watching them sell their product to America. Sucking us watchers into whatever invention will make out lives that much better!

It all started years ago when I watched I believe it was called “Ronco Food Dehydrator” I mean I was blown away because it could save me hundreds of dollars by making my own jerky or dried fruits! I mean, for the kids you got fruit rollups, but no preservatives! I could get 5 or 7 stackable trays, to fit my dehydrating needs. I mean I didn’t know I had any till watching this but by golly, I have to!

Following this one, I remember the “Dial-O-Matic” (What a name huh?). It makes gourmet slices vegetables incredibly thin. You can use it to shred cabbage for coleslaw, or make hundreds of potatoes into french fries in minutes. Because I mean, this is the goal we set out for ourselves when entering the kitchen. Suddenly, a plan old kitchen knife will never do. Why almost cut my fingers when I could have the “Dial-O-Matic”?! Oh, and it makes a perfect gift.

Another one that always caught my eye was the “Food Saver”. Why does everything have to do with the kitchen. Do you notice that? I mean, most infomercials is for something to put on that precious counter top of yours. I do remember a painting system that I saw more than once, but food always seemed more fun. Even if it was mess free painting. (My mom ended up buying that at one point, maybe its a genetic trait) Anyways, back to the “Food Saver”. This is probably the only thing that I think would very REALLY useful. I mean, not only can you use it in the kitchen (save foods up to a year later!) but for your winter clothes so the bugs wont get to them! Save room on storage!

But, ladies and gentlemen, the newest addiction of my infomercial liking is…GT Express 101. I mean, all you do is place food in the preheated cooking wells (I love how its called wells for some reason. Just sounds fancy) and close the lid. Wha-la! And its a non-stick, dual-cooking chambers cook from the top and the bottom so there’s no turning necessary! (Becasue thats such a pain sometimes.) Its also has a controled thermostat so that I can get perfect food every single cooking time. Even if I leave it in too long! No more burnt food! Hinged lid prevents spillovers. Clean up’s a cinch too, just wipe with a damp cloth! Who could ask for more?

Scared yet? I am a little that I could remember the names of all of those. I just find it a funny habit of mine to be flipping the channels and just land myself on one of these. Late at night is usually the best. I believe they put a lot of them on at that time of night because folks are tired and do stupid things then. Suckers for a good sell. Ron Popeli is the inventor of a lot of this stuff. I wonder whatever made him want to go into this. Why sell it on an infomercial? Why not sell it in stores? Thats what I never got. Whats the appeal to have it on TV instead of in the stores. Now a days, there are boxes that say “as seen on TV” but that wasn’t around at the beginning of infomercial days. Even still with those, infomercial continues. I just wonder what train of thought ever got someone there. Don’t worry, I’m not too bad about this. You know though that Ive gone over the edge when I actually pick the phone. Don’t worry, I’m long from that step.