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Mtl_zack's avatar

Who is billy mays?

Asked by Mtl_zack (6781points) November 5th, 2008

why is he on every infomercial? why is he so credible? why cant they bring in a doctor, engineer, electrician, computer programmer or other specialist to promote the product? what;s so special about him?

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PupnTaco's avatar

He’s revered in his native Budapest as High Grand Champion Gesticulator.

Darwin's avatar

He’s memorable – they hope you will also remember the product he is hawking so that next time you are in a store you will pick up Kaboom! or whatever because it sounds vaguely familiar.

AlfredaPrufrock's avatar

He’s the love child of Ron Popeil and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

augustlan's avatar

He’s just so damn LOUD. He certainly does attract one’s attention. He also makes one quickly reach for the remote…

Bluefreedom's avatar

I’m with augustian. He’s just about the noisest, most obnoxious pitchman on television today. Additionally, I think at least a quarter of the products he is promoting aren’t worth a damn anyway, in my opinion.

augustlan's avatar

I do like Oxiclean, though!

Bluefreedom's avatar

Okay, I’ll give you that one, augustian. :o)

Nimis's avatar

I think I may be addicted to Oxiclean.
My grandkids are going to have a third toe or something.
It can’t be that good for you…

scubydoo's avatar

Hi Billy Mays HERE…. sorry just had to say that. he’s someone who has made a living on infomercials selling products that aren’t sold in stores, but somehow I see them in a store near me soon after I see the infomercial.

breedmitch's avatar

@Nimis: Third toe?? Do folks in your family normally have only two?

Nimis's avatar

Third BIG toe. Realized that after I posted too.
[sheepish look]

dynamicduo's avatar

Billy Mays is so good, he could sell shoes to a dead man. That’s why they use him.
He’s just got a knack for being a salesman.

PupnTaco's avatar

I’ve never bought anything from him and I’ve raised my kids to dissect the arguments and messages presented in advertising. :)

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