Stupid Commercial Claims, #6

Here's the unique perspective of a missionary doctor working with Muslims:

The Sauna Belt, which this infomerical was trying to sell, is a 12-inch-wide plastic and vinyl belt that you wrap around your stomach. It's battery-powered to create heat. Lots of heat. Allegedly, this will help you lose weight. You will become beautiful, thin, happy and fulfilled. 

Stupid Commercial Claims, #5

"...we could save all the oil they are talking about getting off drilling if everybody was just inflating their tires."

Who said it?  Here's the video.

Stupid Commercial Claims, #4

This is my favorite in the sense that it is the worst:

From "Apostle" Stewart:

Thousands of people around the world have used this Biblical point of contact prayer cloth to receive abundant blessings of financial prosperity.  To receive your Prosperity Handkerchief, and instructions on how to use it, order yours today...

For needed perspective, see my earlier post on the prosperity gospel.

Stupid Commercial Claims, #3

It must be a special device that can do this:

Reveal the goddess in you...

Wow.  Thoughts?

Stupid Commercial Claims, #2

The promise:

The good life at a great price.  Guaranteed.

Who said it?  

We must then ask:

What's the good life?  What's a great price?  How's the guarantee?

Your thoughts?

Stupid Commercial Claims, #1

From the sages at Coors Light:

Refreshment isn't everything; its the only thing.

Thoughts?