Another "are you kidding me?" exercise gadget - Page 2

Demeris · 03-15-10, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlaShanti

I saw a TV programme about Forbes Riley trying to get this thing on the market. It was an episode of show called 'PitchMen'. The episode was called 'Spinning Green', and apparently was the only episode of the show that resulted in unsuccessful product. Everyone tried to tell her there was no market for this at the price she wanted to sell it. She had her way, and had a failed product. Looks like she's still trying, though!

What I want to write about Forbes Riley belongs on that thread about "Everyone Likes but I hate," and if you can hear her huge breath intake during her normal conversation, what would it be to hear her during a workout?

keilan00 · 03-15-10, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlaShanti

I saw a TV programme about Forbes Riley trying to get this thing on the market. It was an episode of show called 'PitchMen'. The episode was called 'Spinning Green', and apparently was the only episode of the show that resulted in unsuccessful product. Everyone tried to tell her there was no market for this at the price she wanted to sell it. She had her way, and had a failed product. Looks like she's still trying, though!

Here's the Pitchmen episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOAzHyTzrzA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJElb...eature=related

Synopsis: They marketed the product and it would not sell at $29.99 nor $19.99.
They told her she should sell it at $9.99 and she refuses due to her belief in the product and her integrity.

If you read the reviews on HSN, a lot of people are returning the product.

HelloKitty88 · 03-15-10, 03:18 PM

Haahaa!

Kathryn · 03-15-10, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by keilan00

Here's the Pitchmen episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOAzHyTzrzA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJElb...eature=related

Synopsis: They marketed the product and it would not sell at $29.99 nor $19.99.
They told her she should sell it at $9.99 and she refuses due to her belief in the product and her integrity.

If you read the reviews on HSN, a lot of people are returning the product.

Thanks for the links.
I wonder what the guy who owned the original name was going to make?

Taiga · 03-15-10, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry

I'm trying to picture which instructor would be the most hilarious making a Hoppity Hop video.

Patrick Goudeau seems like a natural for the Hippity Hop Workout (not too far from his stability ball workouts). Mindy Mylrea would be bouncing off the walls in pinball fashion, no doubt talking faster than she could bounce. Cathe would burst the ball by using it for too many resistance moves. Gin Miller is goofy enough to make it work .... maybe she could hook up with Richard Simmons....the spectacle alone could sell quite a few copies.

Strangely, I find myself craving a Hippity Hop

roz · 03-15-10, 03:57 PM

sit-n-spin, hippity hop, clackers-- all fun!

Taiga · 03-15-10, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah-lara

Taiga, your post made me google up whether there is such a thing as an adult Sit-n-spin (oh how I loved mine). And I found one! It, uh, kind of looks like you might need a tetanus shot before use but the VW steering wheel was a nice nostalgic touch.

http://www.marshalltrue.com/sitnspin.html

Thanks for the inspiration. I'll have to keep my eye out now for a spare steering wheel, preferably VW

Gardengirl · 03-15-10, 04:10 PM

How about these gadgets?

http://jumpboots.com/

. . . actually, the look kinda fun!

paideiamom · 03-15-10, 04:13 PM

I can't imagine how many doctors and how many tweezers it would take to pull the splinters out of your butt after sitting on that Sit 'n Spin. A tetanus shot would only be the beginning.

Hippity Hops, I just missed those. My sister is six years younger and she had one and the older kids were FORBIDDEN to touch it. I still have issues about it, apparently.

This is what I have been looking for for years. See if y'all can help me with a name for them. They were red plastic with large wheels. It was two platforms. When you pushed down on one platform with your foot, the other one came up and you just propelled yourself forward with them. I loved it. My brother and I are 21 months apart and we always got gifts on each other's birthday (those were the days) so that year for his spring b'day we got these things and Cecil the Seasick Seamonster (http://www.toontracker.com/beanytoon/beanytoons.htm) stuffed animal that you could wrap around your neck. So we tore up the neighborhood on that contraption with Cecil around our necks. That was the best spring ever.

Anybody have any clue what I am describing?

Lucky Star · 03-15-10, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by keilan00

Here's the Pitchmen episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOAzHyTzrzA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJElb...eature=related

Synopsis: They marketed the product and it would not sell at $29.99 nor $19.99.
They told her she should sell it at $9.99 and she refuses due to her belief in the product and her integrity.

If you read the reviews on HSN, a lot of people are returning the product.

SO ridiculous. What does her spin gym accomplish that a couple of colorful, inexpensive bands can't do better?

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paideiamom VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta-ish	I can't imagine how many doctors and how many tweezers it would take to pull the splinters out of your butt after sitting on that Sit 'n Spin. A tetanus shot would only be the beginning. Hippity Hops, I just missed those. My sister is six years younger and she had one and the older kids were FORBIDDEN to touch it. I still have issues about it, apparently. This is what I have been looking for for years. See if y'all can help me with a name for them. They were red plastic with large wheels. It was two platforms. When you pushed down on one platform with your foot, the other one came up and you just propelled yourself forward with them. I loved it. My brother and I are 21 months apart and we always got gifts on each other's birthday (those were the days) so that year for his spring b'day we got these things and Cecil the Seasick Seamonster (http://www.toontracker.com/beanytoon/beanytoons.htm) stuffed animal that you could wrap around your neck. So we tore up the neighborhood on that contraption with Cecil around our necks. That was the best spring ever. Anybody have any clue what I am describing? __________________ If you need a hug today, consider yourself hugged. "Moderation is remembered only after the deed is done." Mirabelle Watkinson, fabulous writer in residence. "I am patient with stupidity but not those who are proud of it." Edith Sitwell Words matter. I thought I had seen it all. Then I tried on my bathing suit. (Unknown sage at craft show)