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Have you ever found yourself wide awake at 2 AM, mesmerized by a man in a neon shirt screaming about the miracle powers of a waterproof sealant? Or perhaps you’ve been tempted by the promise of "perfect abs" in just five minutes a day?
The subtitle— Tighten Your Abs, Make Millions —perfectly captures the two pillars of the infomercial dream: . We are a culture obsessed with the "too-good-to-be-true" deal, whether it’s a revolutionary ab-cruncher or a "get-rich-quick" real estate system. Stern treats this not just as a business history, but as a "muckraking exposé" that explores our collective consumerist habits. Why We Can't Look Away But Wait ... There's More!: Tighten Your Abs, M...
While we might laugh at the "goofy grins" and "laughable demonstrations" of the Ginsu knife or the George Foreman Grill, the business behind them is larger than the film and music industries combined. Stern’s work pulls back the curtain on the legends of the pitch, including: Have you ever found yourself wide awake at
Discover the "canny sales strategies" and psychological tools that trigger our deep-seated desires for instant riches and physical perfection. We are a culture obsessed with the "too-good-to-be-true"
The true genius of the infomercial isn't just the product; it's the . They identify a problem you didn't know you had (like a dull kitchen knife) and provide an immediate, "limited-time" solution. Stern’s book ensures that the next time you see a "buy one, get one free" offer, you’ll see the sophisticated machinery working behind that "Set it and forget it!" catchphrase.
But Wait… There’s More! The Wild World of the $100 Billion Infomercial Industry
The phrase you're referencing is the full title of the book: by Remy Stern.
Have you ever found yourself wide awake at 2 AM, mesmerized by a man in a neon shirt screaming about the miracle powers of a waterproof sealant? Or perhaps you’ve been tempted by the promise of "perfect abs" in just five minutes a day?
The subtitle— Tighten Your Abs, Make Millions —perfectly captures the two pillars of the infomercial dream: . We are a culture obsessed with the "too-good-to-be-true" deal, whether it’s a revolutionary ab-cruncher or a "get-rich-quick" real estate system. Stern treats this not just as a business history, but as a "muckraking exposé" that explores our collective consumerist habits. Why We Can't Look Away
While we might laugh at the "goofy grins" and "laughable demonstrations" of the Ginsu knife or the George Foreman Grill, the business behind them is larger than the film and music industries combined. Stern’s work pulls back the curtain on the legends of the pitch, including:
Discover the "canny sales strategies" and psychological tools that trigger our deep-seated desires for instant riches and physical perfection.
The true genius of the infomercial isn't just the product; it's the . They identify a problem you didn't know you had (like a dull kitchen knife) and provide an immediate, "limited-time" solution. Stern’s book ensures that the next time you see a "buy one, get one free" offer, you’ll see the sophisticated machinery working behind that "Set it and forget it!" catchphrase.
But Wait… There’s More! The Wild World of the $100 Billion Infomercial Industry
The phrase you're referencing is the full title of the book: by Remy Stern.