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Who here hasn't succumbed to the charms of this prolific huckster? Unfortunately for Ron, there is no more. RIP Ron.
Pitchman and innovator Ron Popeil dies at 86
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pitchman-and-innovator-ron-popeil-dies-at-86/ar-AAMGaZx?li=BBnbcA1
Known as well for his creative spirit as his ability to sell the items he sometimes made, Popeil is credited for introducing the world to the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone, Hair in a Can and Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ.
He made famous phrases like But wait, theres more and Set it, and forget it.
He made famous phrases like But wait, theres more and Set it, and forget it.
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But wait...there's more! (Original Post)
Totally Tunsie
Jul 2021
OP
Mr. Microphone saved my sis, me and the neighborhood kids from many a rainy day inside.
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2021
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dweller
(23,682 posts)1. I'd wait
until hes in the ground
imagine if the coffin pops open at the funeral
BUT WAIT, THERES MORE !
✌🏻
Id bet Ron would appreciate your post as much as I do.
Made me think of this:
From 1:40 on. This was the shortest clip I could find...
Too soon!!
TheBlackAdder
(28,230 posts)6. Here's Scary Movie's But Wait. . .
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Blue_true
(31,261 posts)4. His ads were entertaining.
I actually bought the rotisserie, it worked pretty good, thought the temperature control could have been designed better.
littlemissmartypants
(22,839 posts)5. Mr. Microphone saved my sis, me and the neighborhood kids from many a rainy day inside.
Hours of stand up comedy and sing alongs were confidence building for many of us. Thanks Mr. Popeil!
❤