The Home Shopping Network has bewildered me since the '90s. I never understood the phenomenon, why people get so attached to it . . . and more importantly, why people would buy all that crap. But, as it turns out, HSN does actually sell some stylish items, particularly in the home décor department. Interior designer Nate Berkus, beloved by Oprah Winfrey, carries an exclusive home collection with Read more

The gaudy ring this host is advertising takes a tumble off the display table in the middle of a home-shopping segment. Testing for scratch resistance, are we? Not so much. The show's director isn't amused and rebukes the host when the camera isn't looking. The host then does what any soon-to-be-unemployed host does when he's off camera and angry — flip the bird, natch. The only problem is, he Read more

This HSN host makes a minor mistake — no big deal. But instead of making a quick recovery, he neighs like a horse, openly declares his confusion, and tries to sell us "pystic" earrings. And then he laughs. And laughs. Marvels at his own comedic genius. And laughs some more. Let's hope those earrings can sell themselves! (Mr. Clean, is that you?) Read more

Is HSN still selling junk or has the network turned into an open therapy sesh? In this segment, someone calls into the show to ask the host not to have an on-air meltdown. Oh, and the caller wants to ask about a product that was featured ten years ago. This call goes on and on until the host loses all composure and pretty much pleads insanity. So, what were we selling again? Read more

For only thirty bucks, you too can be the proud owner of this "Magical Musical Christmas Piano" with dancing pornographic snowmen. Who needs a mistletoe when you got this conversation piece on your coffee table? It's sure to be the life of any party, an undeniable hit...in the end! (But seriously, why is the sales dude doing nothing to fix this indiscretion?)  read more Read more

This is clearly a joke, but it was filmed by real Jewelry Television spokespeople. They thought a little false advertising could go a "long" way. Not so much. Is it just me, or are they jacking J.T.'s "D*ck In A Box" concept? That is, "On this very special occasion, give the gal you love the gift that'll go the distance. Give her the gift of wood." Lame.  read more Read more

I want me some of Conan's cable box. From "The Way-Too-Honest Home Shopping Network" channel to "The Too Demanding In Bed" channel, it offers the finest in home entertainment without all the fluff, special effects, or realistic plot lines. I'm already sold, so where do I sign up? (Truth be told, I really want that quilt made from the twenty ugliest quilts in the world, and where else am I Read more

Home shopping doesn't disappoint these days, does it? In addition to the goods, we're getting a good laugh too! While trying to sell a fondue fountain, these two professionals overgrown third graders find themselves giggling at the mere mention of "little wieners" on the air. How those words even entered the sales pitch for a fondue fountain, I'm still trying to figure out. But who doesn't Read more

We meet again, Mike Rowe! And this time you're patronizing selling a figurine made by Precious Moments. It's sweet and all, but what I find most precious is the way you completely diminish the product's charm with your mention of cowlicks and Buckwheat and bickering children. How could anyone resist that kind of sales pitch? (And for the record, the residents of Who-ville were not called Read more