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The Perfect Pancake is NEVER as Perfect as They Promise.

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If there’s ONE thing my family knows, it’s pancakes.
Mickey Mouse shaped ones. Silver dollar ones. Pancakes with sprinkles. Flower shaped ones. Pancakes with strawberry eyes and blueberry mouths. Chocolate chip pancakes. Cinnamon pancakes. Pancakes with syrup. Pancakes with butter.

So, one night while watching something I am sure was super educational, I saw a commercial for THIS:

And it had to be mine. HAD TO.

I made amazing pancakes, but here was my chance to make THE PERFECT PANCAKES. I mean, infomercials are always right, right? So, of course, I bought it.
And do you want to take a guess how it ended?

JUST GUESS.

It didn’t work.

Not even one bit. Not only did it not make the perfect pancakes, it pretty much made completely inedible pancakes. my kids completely rejected them. The perfect pancake machine went straight into the garbage. And I went back to making my regular old amazing pancakes.

That is, of course, until I saw the infomercial for THOSE FILLED PANCAKES OMG.

I totally have to have that.

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Yes, I bought Ginsu knives and a George Foreman grill after seeing them on TV. I’ve also bought tons of exercise videos from infomercials. I still use the Ginsu knives!
Comment by mami2jcn on October 12, 2010
I bought an upside-down tomato planter. By the time you get all the dirt in it, that sucker is heavy! No tomatoes but it was sure a conversation piece — they all laughed.
Comment by Pat Radtke on October 12, 2010
You know what I just *had* to have after seeing it on TV? Barbecue ribs from Swiss Chalet. Although.. that’s not quite the same thing. We also have a Super Gym Gold (or something like that) that’s collecting dust in a corner somewhere.
Comment by Jessica on October 12, 2010
Hahahaha! I can’t believe you bought the Perfect Pancake!

I bought some exercise equipment off the TV. And I bought the George Foreman grill. And I’m sure there are others.
Comment by Kristabella on October 12, 2010
I always want to try out the infomercial stuff, even knowing that they are usually crap. I usually manage to restrain myself, but now they are selling that stuff in stores, and I walk right by them…..Recently I’ve bought the purse organizer thingy.
Comment by sherri on October 12, 2010
BUMPITS!!!!! They make it look so easy, my hair is too thin so it totally looks like a hunk of plastic perched on top of my head. Not hot, at all.
Comment by Lesley on October 12, 2010
I bought Heel Tastic and it really did work. Amazing difference in my dry cracked heels in just one night.

My daughter wanted a Fushigi ball,it just arrived a few days ago so I can’t tell you if it’s awesome yet.
Comment by Lorna on October 12, 2010
I’ve bought a few items. Don’t know why. I know most are a waste of money. But it is just so enticing everything that they can do for you.
Comment by Maria on October 12, 2010
I’ve bought several of them but I try to be very selective and not just get sucked in by the TV ad.
Comment by Emily N. on October 12, 2010
I bought Quick ‘n Brite. I don’t regret it one bit and I’ve been using it for 15 years. It’s the best stuff ever!

We got a George Foreman a few years ago when I had surgery so my husband would stop setting off the smoke alarm with burgers. Another great investment. I didn’t know those were infomercial stuff. We got ours from a department store.
Comment by tammigirl on October 13, 2010
I always want to buy one of those cooking things. They make omelets and cakes with mini candy bars in them. But I never have! I do however shop on QVC, :(.
Comment by Tammi Marie on October 13, 2010
We’ve recieved as-seen-on-TV products as gifts plenty of time, the quality has always been poor enough to make me think twice before ordering any from a commercial no matter how tempting.
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Comment by Sunshyn V on October 13, 2010
I tweeted this
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/27260866201
Comment by Sunshyn V on October 13, 2010
No….but my husband is. He will buy these gadgets when he’s at the store.
Walgreens seems to be the place to find tv advertised items.
Comment by wanda on October 13, 2010
I’m a TOTAL sucker for them, although I usually just watch and don’t buy. However, I did get the Mari Windsor pilates DVD set (which is actually pretty good!), the pancake puff pan (good pancakes, but time consuming!), and the Magic Bullet (LOVE it!) The last two I got from the store, so I didn’t have to pay shipping.
Comment by Karate Mom on October 13, 2010
I have bought something. It was that little shaver that can safely trim nose hair and eyebrows.
Comment by Susan S on October 13, 2010
Whenever I see things on tv I always want them, but never buy them.
Comment by Kristen on October 13, 2010
I am wary of the quality so I never buy
Comment by Lisa Foster on October 13, 2010
http://twitter.com/#!/fostertam/status/27278738446
Comment by Lisa Foster on October 13, 2010
I’ve ‘fallen’ for As Seen on Tv a couple of times… the funniest was the ‘sonic’ things that plugged into outlets to (supposedly) keep away rodents, spiders, bugs…. I ROFL when I saw a spider building a web on it. So much for THAT one!
Comment by Suzanne K on October 13, 2010
Oh let me count the ways….err, things! Actually, it’s not that bad – but we do have a Shark and an Ab Circle – neither of which get used.
Comment by Darcy on October 13, 2010
I’ve always wanted to buy one of those waffle makers on the infomercials but I’ve never actually purchased anything from an infomercial. I always think they’re scamming…hahah
Comment by Grace on October 14, 2010
I have ALWAYS wanted to buy products from the TV but never have—hmmmm, maybe I should give it a shot!??!
Comment by Nicole Greene on October 14, 2010
i bought a perfect pancake pan! i bought mine at target though. i actually never tried to make pancakes in it, but it is PERFECT for making a grilled cheese sandwich!
Comment by Mona Mildew on October 14, 2010
I don’t watch the infomercials too much, but I do have a couple of the Ove Gloves that I received as a Christmas gift 🙂
Comment by Kristie on October 14, 2010
LOL I also bought the Perfect Pancake and what do you know it ended up in the trash although I still use the white thing to make a bit less of a mess when pouring the pancakes in the pan.
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Comment by Becky Horn on October 14, 2010
Ummmm….I always WANT to buy all this stuff. I bought a back rest pillow thingy that worked out ok!
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Comment by Jennai on October 14, 2010
I posted this on my blog.
http://jennaiscorner.blogspot.com/p/kelloggs-moms-breakfast-club.html
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Comment by Jennai on October 14, 2010
About 10 years ago I bought ProActive, even though I only had the occasional breakout. I couldn’t wait to use it, and afterwards, was seriously regretting my purchase when my face felt like it was on fire and turned red. I had no idea I was allergic to benzole peroxide. Oops.
Comment by Mandy on October 15, 2010
No, I’ve never been tempted to buy something from one of those type of commercials! Thanks!
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Comment by Kelly Massman on October 15, 2010
The few things that I have bought I really like: silicone bakeware;one touch can opener;stick vacuum cleaner…I bought locally bit I saw on tv
Comment by Betty N on October 15, 2010
I have only bought one thing that I have seen on TV and that was the Gopher Grabber. I loved it and used it until my hubby broke it! LOL
Comment by angie on October 15, 2010
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/27445717588
Comment by angie on October 15, 2010
I have never bought anything from TV but I received a sewing kit from my parents one year for Christmas and it was a big piece of cheap poo! LOL I still have it but its a nightmare to deal with. I don’t remember the brand.
Comment by scott on October 15, 2010
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/RePurrPussed/status/27447292759
Comment by scott on October 15, 2010
tweet
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Comment by Betty N on October 15, 2010
I’ve never bought one- sorry that didn’t work for you!
Comment by Steph on October 15, 2010
http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/27504350545
Comment by Steph on October 15, 2010
My Grandma Bought a nifty egg-whisk/spatula on TV once. It actually works great so we “borrowed” it but have yet to give it back!
Comment by Erin M. on October 16, 2010
I have the perfect pancake maker…it works great!

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Comment by Leah on October 16, 2010
http://twitter.com/#!/leahforlove/status/27547957935

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Comment by Leah on October 16, 2010
I think the closest thing I’ve bought is my George Foreman grill – and I absolutely LOVE it!
Comment by Debra F on October 16, 2010
I haven’t bought any AsSeenOnTV products
Comment by Susan Smith on October 16, 2010
http://twitter.com/susan1215/status/27572479547
Comment by Susan Smith on October 16, 2010
I got the george foreman grill and those cloths that soak up everything
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Comment by Tabathia B on October 16, 2010
tweet
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Comment by Tabathia B on October 16, 2010
Okay, I’ll admit I bought a slap chop which is now sitting disused in a cabinet.
Comment by Lewis F on October 16, 2010
My husband always wants to buy as seen on tv stuff!!! He got an Ab Roller once…..that was it! No more as seen on tv buying!
Comment by kate on October 16, 2010
I did buy Lauren Hutton cosmetics from an infomercial – and I love it!
Comment by LAMusing on October 16, 2010
I’ve only bought “as seen on TV” stuff when it hits the stores – Rite Aid has a whole shelf of it 🙂
Comment by Norma on October 16, 2010
http://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/27598906203
Comment by LAMusing on October 16, 2010
I sometimes watch infomercials just for fun. I totally want one of those bullet blender things.
But the only thing I’ve bought form TV was a set of Mari Windsor’s Pilates HVS tapes. Oh, and a manual treadmill that SUCKS.
Comment by monstergirlee on October 17, 2010
I like the Baker’s Edge brownie pan from TV! 😉
Comment by amber on October 17, 2010
Tweeted:http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/27641235294
Comment by amber on October 17, 2010
Well I have to admit, I did buy the Ped Egg, but it actually works pretty well.

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Comment by Erin Walsh on October 17, 2010
I’m a total sucker for as seen on tv things.. My most recent purchase was the perfect sliders maker.
Comment by Danielle on October 17, 2010
I bought a George Foreman grill and love it…I love making my own paninis on it!
Comment by Milissa on October 17, 2010
Set it and Forget It – makes delicious chicken and roasts
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Comment by Heather W on October 17, 2010
I’m not much on buying the TV gadgets. Just never hit me right.
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Comment by Georgia on October 17, 2010
Tweeted here
http://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/27679712623
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Comment by Georgia on October 17, 2010
Most of the As Seen on TV products tend to be a letdown, but I am glad that I bought a Ped Egg. That thing is incredible!
Comment by Tracy Robertson on October 17, 2010
I once bought an “As Seen On TV” pasta maker. Two days later it was back in the store!
Comment by Carol W. on October 17, 2010
I have purchased several as-seen-on-TV products and about half of them have been great and other half junk.
Comment by Emily N. on October 17, 2010
Not really a sucker – but I do have the magic bullet and I really like it.
Comment by Kerry on October 17, 2010
i have never..but am really tempted to get the jack lalanne juicer
my coffee maker

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Comment by nan lara on October 17, 2010
No..I’ve never bought one. I think I’m too frugal or is it cheap or practical?

I don’t know.
Comment by won on October 17, 2010
http://twitter.com/#!/won2x/status/27699662562

Thank you.
Comment by won on October 17, 2010
funny story is that I purchased the exact same pancake device as you and totally regret it lol worst pancakes ever! The only one I ever did like was the magic bullet for my morning smoothies 🙂
Comment by Dee on October 18, 2010
blogged 🙂 http://deegee13.xanga.com/734223976/breakfast-campaign-giveaways/
Comment by Dee on October 18, 2010
We got a magic bullet for christmas, and we LOVE it.
I am tempted to buy the cupcake cake pan… do you know which one i’m talking about? it makes the biggest cupcake ever… 🙂
Comment by Lisa on October 18, 2010
I have been tempted, but always managed to restrain myself well restraint and an empty pocketbook…
Comment by rebecca on October 18, 2010
Hubby had to have the helicopter, lasted about 30 minutes before the dog got hold of it.
Comment by rebecca on October 18, 2010
Can’t say that I’ve bought an as-seen-on-TV product!
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Comment by Henria O. on October 18, 2010
We bought the Slap Chop, which worked great until I made the mistake of trying to slap chop a too large piece of potato.
Hubby also bought Mighty Putty, not sure if it works because I always forget to ask how the stuff he mighty puttied is holding up.
Comment by Karine Traverse on October 18, 2010
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/SAHMofDQ/status/27717553239
Comment by Karine Traverse on October 18, 2010
Yes, when I was in high school, I bought some dumb exercise equipment. My mother had tried to tell me it was a waste of money, but she was right. And I’ve never bought any since then.
Comment by barbara wright on October 18, 2010
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/bsw529/status/27726733449
Comment by barbara wright on October 18, 2010
I have a swivel sweeper. It does not pick up paper clips like they show. They also don’t show it dealing with dog fur, of which my house has lots. Maybe the fur is blocking the paper clip sucking!
Comment by Katy on October 18, 2010
Dude. Snuggie, Magic Bullet and George Foreman grill. Hell, those commericals even made me want to buy Bumpits.
Comment by sam {temptingmama} on October 18, 2010
Tried Proactive. I’m allergic to some of the ingredients, so it was short lived.
Comment by Erica on October 18, 2010
I have a Magic Bullet. And I love it. Smoothies for breakfast lunch and dinner (okay, maybe not ALL the time).
Comment by Laura on October 18, 2010
NEVER HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ANY AS SEEN ON TV PRODUCTS BUT LET ME TELL YOU, IF I DID… I WOULD kytah00@yahoo.com
Comment by ANGEL JACKLYN on October 18, 2010
SECOND TWEET http://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/27755388445 kytah00@yahoo.com
Comment by ANGEL JACKLYN on October 18, 2010
No, but that is CUTE! I’d love to have a waffle maker!
Comment by b smith on October 18, 2010
So far I’ve never bought any but I’ve been tempted
Comment by Jill H on October 18, 2010
Tweeted

http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/27757972801

Thanks
Comment by Jill H on October 18, 2010
I bought a pilates circle exercise contraption that was supposed to give me great abs and thighs. It didn’t. Also, saw the same “after” results on a different infomercial a few weeks later. Sad day.
Comment by Chistina on October 18, 2010
Yes, I did buy a magic bullet. It works really well, but I wish it was made out of glass instead of plastic.
Comment by PauleyD on October 18, 2010
tweeted:

(http://twitter.com/lpauld68/status/27761880751)

Thanks!
Comment by PauleyD on October 18, 2010
I haven’t bought anything yet but am thinking about buying the George Foreman grill every time I see his commercial.
Comment by Jeanine on October 18, 2010
http://twitter.com/tigergal01/status/27762518262

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Comment by eunice b on October 18, 2010
No, we don’t have TV, so that helps w/ us not being tempted to buy those things. 🙂

~eunice b
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Comment by eunice b on October 18, 2010
So I’ve never purchased the product via the 800 number, but have, in fact, purchased the TOPSY TURVY at a nursery BECAUSE of the infomercial. It worked as well as my tomato garden, which was NOT AT ALL. But I think that’s due to the black thumb more than the product.
Comment by Allison on October 18, 2010
I myself have never purchased an “As Seen On TV” product, though my mother delights in purchasing them and gifting them to my sister and I. Enter The Magic Bullet, which is thankfully a food processor and not a sex toy, as I originally imagined when I first heard the name.
Comment by Kerri Anne on October 18, 2010
I have been a sucker for those as seen on tv products – I have a rotisserie that sits on my kitchen counter that gets so hot I’m afraid to use it! I think they said on tv you could “Set it and forget it! ” Yeah right
Comment by Debbie Bellows on October 18, 2010
tweeted!

http://twitter.com/bellows22/status/27778706047
Comment by Debbie Bellows on October 18, 2010
I’m pretty sure I paid extra to get my V-Slicer RIGHT NOW! I still have the scars.
Comment by Heidibide on October 18, 2010
I luckily don’t watch TV so I am not lured by infomercials
Comment by Judith on October 18, 2010
http://twitter.com/sodahoney/status/27793530298
Comment by Judith on October 18, 2010
I almost bought those magic painting pad thingies, but first I googled them, and oh my, the complaints.
Comment by Cyndi on October 18, 2010
I found a “Perfect Pancake” in one of the local Goodwill stores, and bought it for the express purpose of using it for a camp skillet. Took it home cleaned it up, and tried it out. No-stick? That’s a joke. Surface was nice and unmarked, but a fried egg stuck like super glue. But,it should suffice for my purposes, and cook a veal cutlet without grease splattering everywhere.
Comment by Dave on August 25, 2011