The "As Seen on TV" 64 team bracket

Bearcat729 · 01-17-2009, 08:47 PM

The Best Product “As Seen On TV” Bracket - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell - CNBC.com

Friday, 16 Jan 2009
The Best Product “As Seen On TV” Bracket
Posted By: Darren Rovell

Just as our best minor league baseball logo touched a nerve in March with over 700,000 votes, we realized we had something special when I called on my readers earlier this week to tell me what was the greatest “As Seen On TV” product.

Within a couple of hours, we got more than 4,700 votes, with the Foreman Grill beating out Girls Gone Wild and the Clapper.

To be fair, it wasn’t that comprehensive. We had write-in votes for ones we missed.

The Veg-O-Matic. The Buttoneer. How could we forget the Pocket Fisherman, Hercules Hooks or the Thigh Master? What about the Flowbee, the Chia Pet and Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer?

So we’re doing it for real now. Settling it once and for all.

CNBC.com presents the search for the best “As Seen On TV” product of all time. Here is the 64-product bracket. If you’d like to print it out, we’ve made a PDF for you. CNBC.com senior producer Brian Beers has carefully done his best to rank each of the products fairly, though it’s obviously a subjective thing.

Here’s how it’s going to work.

The voting for the entire first round will begin today and will run through the weekend. We will close all the polls and declare winners on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET. All the other rounds will last approximately 20 hours, from when the match-ups are posted until 9:30 a.m. ET. The final match-up will take place on Monday, Jan. 26. A winner will be declared the following day at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Household/Automotive region
#1 The Clapper
#2 Shamwow
#3 Flowbee
#4 Mighty Putty
#5 Aerobed
#6 OxiClean
#7 Snuggie
#8 Hercules Hooks
#9 Awesome Auger
#10 Tiddy Bear
#11 Stick Up Bulb
#12 Huggable Hangers
#13 Ding King
#14 Magic Jack
#15 Little Giant Ladder System
#16 Buttoneer

Kitchen/Food region
#1 George Foreman Grill
#2 Ginsu Knives
#3 Magic Bullet
#4 Veg-O-Matic
#5 Ronco Showtime Rotisserie
#6 Food Saver
#7 Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer
#8 Big City Sliders
#9 Tater Mitts
#10 Egg Wave
#11 Pasta Pro
#12 Pancake Puffs
#13 Electric Food Dehydrator
#14 Grill Daddy
#15 Hot Dog Toaster
#16 Donut Express

Heath/Fitness region
#1 Thighmaster
#2 NutriSystem
#3 NordicTrack
#4 Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies
#5 Tony Little's Gazelle
#6 Perfect Pushup
#7 Life Call Alert
#8 Hair Club for Men
#9 Procede
#10 Enzyte
#11 Hawaii Chair
#12 Nad's
#13 Body by Jake
#14 Bowflex
#15 BluBlockers
#16 Hip Hop Abs

Everything Else region
#1 Girls Gone Wild
#2 Chia Pet
#3 Big Mouth Billy Bass
#4 Video Professor
#5 Bedazzler
#6 Pocket Fisherman
#7 Tony Robbins
#8 Miss Cleo
#9 Tom Emanski
#10 Matthew Lesko
#11 Aqua Globes
#12 Gold Kit
#13 Charlton Heston Presents the Bible
#14 Mr. Microphone
#15 Floam
#16 Buxton Bag

cartman · 01-17-2009, 08:59 PM

Kodos, when are you filing the patent infringement lawsuit?

Flasch186 · 01-17-2009, 09:02 PM

I have taken orders for 6 of those things during my short tenure at Liveops.com LOL

stevew · 01-17-2009, 09:31 PM

Pedegg must be in the NIT vs the Kinoke foot pads. Pedegg actually works pretty well btw.

digamma · 01-17-2009, 09:39 PM

SLAP CHOP!

digamma · 01-17-2009, 09:43 PM

dola

BluBlockers got screwed btw.

JetsIn06 · 01-17-2009, 10:10 PM

Where the hell is My Lil' Reminder?

MikeVic · 01-17-2009, 11:19 PM

OxiClean should be ranked higher.

Izulde · 01-17-2009, 11:40 PM

If the Gold Kit is the turn your gold into cash infomercial, I see it as the darkhorse candidate. I'm calling a first round upset right now.

MikeVic · 01-17-2009, 11:44 PM

Haha the Titty Bear.

kcchief19 · 01-17-2009, 11:52 PM

The Little Giant Ladder System as a 15 seed? And against the Shamwow? Horrible seeding. The Little Giant works great.

In the end, it's all about being hot at the right time. Right now, I'd pick the Shamwow to win it all.

EagleFan · 01-18-2009, 12:12 AM

Nad's?

Flasch186 · 01-18-2009, 07:12 AM

Well y'know we cant do this all day.

Taur · 01-18-2009, 09:26 AM

My first head scratcher is why does ShamWow warrant a #2 seeding? Does this guy own stock in the company or something.

Missing all together.
Where are all those Dishes that are guaranteed to only increase in value?

What about all the Liberian Currency that is currently hitting the streets, thanks to the National's Collectors Mint.

Where are all those Those WWII Time Life Videos that are required buying for everyone over 50?

Why No Gas improving gadgets?

MizzouRah · 01-18-2009, 09:49 AM

Keep an eye on Tater Mitts!

sterlingice · 01-18-2009, 01:53 PM

This thread can go nowhere but up

SI

Bearcat729 · 01-21-2009, 05:03 PM

So they're up to the sweet 16

Household/Automotive region
#1 The Clapper
#2 Shamwow
#4 Mighty Putty
#6 OxiClean

Kitchen/Food region
#1 George Foreman Grill
#2 Ginsu Knives
#3 Magic Bullet
#5 Ronco Showtime Rotisserie

Heath/Fitness region
#1 Thighmaster
#4 Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies
#7 Life Call Alert
#14 Bowflex

Everything Else region
#1 Girls Gone Wild
#2 Chia Pet
#3 Big Mouth Billy Bass
#4 Video Professor

Izulde · 01-21-2009, 05:08 PM

HTF does Video Professor make the Sweet 16?

MizzouRah · 01-21-2009, 05:14 PM

No tater mitts?

stevew · 01-21-2009, 07:08 PM

Bowflex must have had some key injuries or played a mid major scghedule to get such a low seeding.

General Mike · 01-21-2009, 07:15 PM

No slider station? I demand a recount.

01-21-2009, 05:03 PM	#17
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	So they're up to the sweet 16 Household/Automotive region #1 The Clapper #2 Shamwow #4 Mighty Putty #6 OxiClean Kitchen/Food region #1 George Foreman Grill #2 Ginsu Knives #3 Magic Bullet #5 Ronco Showtime Rotisserie Heath/Fitness region #1 Thighmaster #4 Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies #7 Life Call Alert #14 Bowflex Everything Else region #1 Girls Gone Wild #2 Chia Pet #3 Big Mouth Billy Bass #4 Video Professor __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN

01-21-2009, 05:08 PM	#18
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	HTF does Video Professor make the Sweet 16? __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

01-17-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Kodos, when are you filing the patent infringement lawsuit? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-17-2009, 09:02 PM	#3
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	I have taken orders for 6 of those things during my short tenure at Liveops.com LOL __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

01-17-2009, 09:31 PM	#4
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Pedegg must be in the NIT vs the Kinoke foot pads. Pedegg actually works pretty well btw.

01-17-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	SLAP CHOP!

01-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#6
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	dola BluBlockers got screwed btw.

01-17-2009, 10:10 PM	#7
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Where the hell is My Lil' Reminder?

01-17-2009, 11:19 PM	#8
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	OxiClean should be ranked higher.

01-17-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	If the Gold Kit is the turn your gold into cash infomercial, I see it as the darkhorse candidate. I'm calling a first round upset right now. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

01-17-2009, 11:44 PM	#10
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Haha the Titty Bear.

01-17-2009, 11:52 PM	#11
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	The Little Giant Ladder System as a 15 seed? And against the Shamwow? Horrible seeding. The Little Giant works great. In the end, it's all about being hot at the right time. Right now, I'd pick the Shamwow to win it all.

01-18-2009, 01:53 PM	#16
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	This thread can go nowhere but up SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

01-18-2009, 12:12 AM	#12
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Nad's?

01-18-2009, 07:12 AM	#13
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	Well y'know we cant do this all day. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

01-18-2009, 09:26 AM	#14
Taur High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2002	My first head scratcher is why does ShamWow warrant a #2 seeding? Does this guy own stock in the company or something. Missing all together. Where are all those Dishes that are guaranteed to only increase in value? What about all the Liberian Currency that is currently hitting the streets, thanks to the National's Collectors Mint. Where are all those Those WWII Time Life Videos that are required buying for everyone over 50? Why No Gas improving gadgets? __________________ END OF LINE..... Last edited by Taur : 01-18-2009 at 09:33 AM.

01-18-2009, 09:49 AM	#15
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Keep an eye on Tater Mitts!

01-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#19
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	No tater mitts?

01-21-2009, 07:08 PM	#20
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Bowflex must have had some key injuries or played a mid major scghedule to get such a low seeding.

01-21-2009, 07:15 PM	#21
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	No slider station? I demand a recount.

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