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Blow your light on and off

The Blow On Blow Off light switch does just the trick for all you lazy folk.  A single breath of air directly in the switch will turn the light on and off, no worries!  Think of it like The Clapper, only it’s your breath not your hands doing the work.  It doubles as an ordinary, finger-flicking light switch as well.  If only Billy Mays was around to promote this; rest in peace, buddy.  Check out an image of the product after the break.

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Billy Mays, pitchman (1958-2009)

Billy Mays, infomercial king, died of an apparent heart attack over the weekend.  His products, brands, and strong and identifiable personality will live on.  When I first saw an Oxi Clean commercial many years ago, I was so annoyed by it.  As time went on though, I found a place in my heart not only for cleaning products, but also for infomercial maven Mr. Billy Mays.   Rest in peace, Billy Mays.

Check after the break (click “more…”) for a very recent Billy Mays interview with Conan O’Brien, a video of some funny outtakes, a very young Billy Mays on HSN promoting Oxi Clean, and an Oxi Clean commercial. Continue reading Billy Mays, pitchman (1958-2009)