[b]Hi venn177 here with a proper Billy Mays Megathread ![/b]
In honor of the man himself, the rest of this thread will be in bold.
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[img]http://www.bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/billy-mays.jpg[/img]
July 20, 1958 - June 28, 2009
William Darrell Mays, Jr. was the only man who could talk through a muted TV, the only man who had bold tags around everything he said, the only man with a beard as bold as his personality.
Through school, his only notable accomplishment was being a linebacker in college, during which he was able to hold off the whole opposing team by just yelling. He eventually dropped out, citing he didn't want to ruin his voice in the event that he would need it later in life.
He moved to Atlantic City, where he sold his first As Seen On TV product, the Washmatik portable washing device. It was here he was taught how to pitch products by the Great Old Ones. This skills would be valuable for the rest of his life.
For the next 12 years, he traveled all across the US, selling all kinds of products, perfecting his pitching ability.
In 1993, he got the job of a lifetime: Doing the sales pitch for OxiClean and other cleaners on HSN. Sales jumped dramatically after his first day, because of his perfected pitching ability. He would spend the rest of his life pitching cleaning products and other products that gave him lots of money to yell at people to buy. He always used the products he promoted, because they were never scams.
Just last year, only months before his death, the Discovery Channel launched the show PitchMen, giving the world new insight into how amazing Billy's job was, along with fellow pitchman and friend Anthony Sullivan.
He was found dead on June 28, 2009, in his home in Tampa, Florida. The last episode of PitchMen chronicled his history and life, showing him to be the greatest person to ever live.
His son will carry on the tradition, joining Anthony Sullivan for season 2 of PitchMen. Hopefully the boldness of Billy's voice will be passed down, and the family legacy live forever.
:siren:[b]Products Billy Mays Pitched[/b]:siren:
[b]Awesome Auger[/b]
[img]http://www.asseenontvguys.com/productimages/as_seen_on_tv_guys/AWESOME_AUGER_BILLY_MAYS.jpg[/img]
Dirt's worst enemy, it could tear up anything and everything in the ground. Nature knew better than to fuck with this baby.
[b]Big City Slider Station[/b]
[img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNaqBp4vVlA/SNhkZ8nhmJI/AAAAAAAAAWA/ofJnSlTTRmU/s400/sliderstation.jpg[/img]
Restaurant-style burgers in 2 minutes? Hell yeah! Those fuckers were good. And don't forget the cookbook, including Billy's own Billy Burger.
[b]The Ding King[/b]
[img]http://percasa.co.uk/z/images/medium/ding_king_box_MED.jpg[/img]
Have a minor dent in something? Use this, they'll be gone in seconds. Used by dent repair techs everywhere.
[b]EZ Crunch Bowl[/b]
[img]http://www.findrinteractive.com/webfm_send/39[/img]
Invented by a contestant of Survivor Africa, it was a product found on PitchMen, and works like a fucking [i]dream[/i].
[b]Flies Away[/b]
[img]http://seentvcanada.com/images/flies-away.jpg[/img]
Does what it says. Nothing else to say.
[b]Gopher[/b]
[img]http://www.awesomeoff.com/images/entries2/mainview/billymays_gopher.jpg[/img]
You know those things old people use to pick things up? This is like that, but better in every way.
[b]Grater Plater[/b]
[img]http://www.simplyasseenontv.com/images/_products/shopnetstore/grater-plater-stock.jpg[/img]
Another one from PitchMen, it worked just as advertised, and was a genius product. Aren't they all?
[b]Green Now![/b]
[img]http://www.tvtopten.com/images/green-now.jpg[/img]
Green spray paint that also fertilizes your lawn. So it looks good now, and grows into that healthy green naturally. Another one from PitchMen.
[b]Grip Wrench[/b]
[img]http://images.rasmus.com/Parkway4-08/11913.jpg[/img]
Wrap around anything, it'll grip automatically, and won't damage anything. Original wrenches ain't got shit on this.
[b]Handy Switch[/b]
[img]http://www.bestofasseenontv.com/handy_switch/handyswitch_thumb.jpg[/img]
A wireless light switch? Easy to install? Sounds good! You have more control than you would with the clapper, too.
[b]Hercules Hook[/b]
[img]http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files/As-Seen-On-TV/Houseware/Hercules-Hook-23380574738.jpg[/img]
See that image? That's how simple this shit is!
[b]iTie[/b]
[img]http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kft8Xu7vJkQ/0.jpg[/img]
A necktie with a hidden pocket? [i]Genius[/i]. Billy used it. You should, too.
[b]Jupiter Jack[/b]
[img]http://www.asseenontvshop.us/images/jupiterjack.jpg[/img]
Real simple to use, keeps driving while talking on the phone safe. Now promoted by Anthony Sullivan.
[b]Kaboom![/b]
[img]http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/objimages/Kaboom-Shower-Tub-Tile-Cleaner.jpg[/img]
It'll clean anything in your goddam bathroom. [b]Anything[/b].
[b]Mighty Mendit[/b]
[img]http://www.asseenontvguys.com/productimages/as_seen_on_tv_guys_1/mighty-mendit-1.jpg[/img]
The image says it all, really.
[b]Mighty Putty[/b]
[img]http://www.itrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mighty-putty.jpg[/img]
I have personally used this many times, and it has never failed.
[b]Mighty Tape[/b]
[img]http://www.bestofasseenontv.com/MightyTape/MightyTape.jpg[/img]
"Just stretch, wrap, and it fuses fast!" Even works in water. God damn that's good tape.
[b]DualSaw[/b]
[img]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:G6dHdhvUde0z6M:http://willitdualsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/car.jpg&t=1[/img]
Yeah, a TV ad for a saw that can CUT A FUCKING CAR IN HALF.
[b]Orange Glo[/b]
[img]http://creoleindc.typepad.com/rantings_of_a_creole_prin/images/2008/10/20/ogwoodfloorpolish2_h.gif[/img]
A wood cleaner? God damn, what kind of cleaner can Billy not make you buy?
[b]OxiClean[/b]
[img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5KRNgSxx6KE/S4B_QRbsYRI/AAAAAAAAIvQ/5MZOwk8CfRY/s320/oxiclean.gif[/img]
General purpose cleaner, the most famous of his products.
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I endorse this thread with the enthusiasm of one million Billies.
Isn't this a little... late?
[editline]05:21PM[/editline]
Late as in the late dentarthurdent.
[QUOTE=Darth_GW7;23988083]Isn't this a little... late?
[editline]05:21PM[/editline]
Late as in the late dentarthurdent.[/QUOTE]
I thought he deserved a proper thread, like he never got.
A year already...
:frown:
I found this to be fitting: [URL]http://necropolisrp.net/stuff/billy_mays_is_no_more2.swf[/URL]
[QUOTE=venn177;23988109]I thought he deserved a proper thread, like he never got.[/QUOTE]
Well no offence but all he did was make adverts.
Does this mean you're going to make one for Churchill, the direct line telephone, the gocompare guy, (compare) the meerkat and any other main advert creator?
He's a nice guy and all but I don't see why people idolise him so much. Sorry.
I was sad when he lost his life.
[QUOTE=Darth_GW7;23988247]Well no offence but all he did was make adverts.
Does this mean you're going to make one for Churchill, the direct line telephone, the gocompare guy, (compare) the meerkat and any other main advert creator?
He's a nice guy and all but I don't see why people idolise him so much. Sorry.[/QUOTE]
It was mostly his voice.
And his generosity.
And beard of course
[QUOTE=Darth_GW7;23988247]Well no offence but all he did was make adverts.
Does this mean you're going to make one for Churchill, the direct line telephone, the gocompare guy, (compare) the meerkat and any other main advert creator?
He's a nice guy and all but I don't see why people idolise him so much. Sorry.[/QUOTE]
Quit being an asshole
The best salesman there was
RIP, Dear Billy Mays.
I remember when people at my school were like "Omfg Michael Jackson died :c" and i was all like "Fuck Michael Jackson, Billy Mays just died! :crying:"
[QUOTE=venn177;23987993]
[b]iTie[/b]
[img]http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kft8Xu7vJkQ/0.jpg[/img]
A necktie with a hidden pocket? [i]Genius[/i]. Billy used it. You should, too.
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Looks like something a spy would wear.
[QUOTE=Darth_GW7;23988247]Well no offence but all he did was make adverts.
Does this mean you're going to make one for Churchill, the direct line telephone, the gocompare guy, (compare) the meerkat and any other main advert creator?
He's a nice guy and all but I don't see why people idolise him so much. Sorry.[/QUOTE]
Don't be dissin on ma religion dawg.
All glory to the Billy Mays! :buddy:
:golfclap:
Pitchman was such an amazing show, it was amazing to see peoples' live's change with a simple product and Billy and Anthony gave them a chance to live a dream.
[QUOTE=Melnek;23988430]Quit being an asshole[/QUOTE]
Actually I was trying to put it as nicely as I could :(
I was more sad about billy mays dying than michael jackson
Ok not really, but i was still pretty sad
Two personal facts about Billy Mays
1) I actually grieved his loss more than that of Michael Jackspm
2) He was also pitching a medical insurance plan. It was airing RIGHT BEFORE HE FUCKING DROPPED DEAD. I was filled with ironic death glee
Shed a single tear.
Here are my opinions on billy mays and his fandom on the internet
1) His products were at best mediocre
2) To say he was a "hero" in any sense is a mockery of the word 'hero'. If you're going to call anyone a hero, let it actually be someone who risks there life for others, such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and soldiers overseas. Don't be a fucking idiot and call someone who sells products on a show a "hero"
3) The only reason why so many people on the internet care about him is because his loud yelling caused some people to make funny sound clips about him, and then everyone got caught in the bandwagon effect and held him up to be god.
4) His autopsy showed that he was on several different drugs, some of which were bad for his heart. Cocaine and other narcotics contributed heavily to his heart problems. He didn't die in a burning building, he didn't die saving a puppy from a river, he didn't die for his team in iraq, why the fuck are you giving him publicity and your utmost respect while you give the true heros dumb insensitive news puns? The internet as a whole is just one bulging hypocritical asshole.
Thank you.
[QUOTE=Oecleus;23990482]Here are my opinions on billy mays and his fandom on the internet
1) His products were at best mediocre
2) To say he was a "hero" in any sense is a mockery of the word 'hero'. If you're going to call anyone a hero, let it actually be someone who risks there life for others, such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and soldiers overseas. Don't be a fucking idiot and call someone who sells products on a show a "hero"
3) The only reason why so many people on the internet care about him is because his loud yelling caused some people to make funny sound clips about him, and then everyone got caught in the bandwagon effect and held him up to be god.
4) His autopsy showed that he was on several different drugs, some of which were bad for his heart. Cocaine and other narcotics contributed heavily to his heart problems. He didn't die in a burning building, he didn't die saving a puppy from a river, he didn't die for his team in iraq, why the fuck are you giving him publicity and your utmost respect while you give the true heros dumb insensitive news puns? The internet as a whole is just one bulging hypocritical asshole.
Thank you.[/QUOTE]
how bout instead of thanking i say.......FUCK YOU
[QUOTE=Oecleus;23990482]Here are my opinions on billy mays and his fandom on the internet
1) His products were at best mediocre
2) To say he was a "hero" in any sense is a mockery of the word 'hero'. If you're going to call anyone a hero, let it actually be someone who risks there life for others, such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and soldiers overseas. Don't be a fucking idiot and call someone who sells products on a show a "hero"
3) The only reason why so many people on the internet care about him is because his loud yelling caused some people to make funny sound clips about him, and then everyone got caught in the bandwagon effect and held him up to be god.
4) His autopsy showed that he was on several different drugs, some of which were bad for his heart. Cocaine and other narcotics contributed heavily to his heart problems. He didn't die in a burning building, he didn't die saving a puppy from a river, he didn't die for his team in iraq, why the fuck are you giving him publicity and your utmost respect while you give the true heros dumb insensitive news puns? The internet as a whole is just one bulging hypocritical asshole.
Thank you.[/QUOTE]
Take it with a pinch of salt.
rated tool for advertising advertisements.
[QUOTE=Oecleus;23990482]Here are my opinions on billy mays and his fandom on the internet
1) His products were at best mediocre
2) To say he was a "hero" in any sense is a mockery of the word 'hero'. If you're going to call anyone a hero, let it actually be someone who risks there life for others, such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and soldiers overseas. Don't be a fucking idiot and call someone who sells products on a show a "hero"
3) The only reason why so many people on the internet care about him is because his loud yelling caused some people to make funny sound clips about him, and then everyone got caught in the bandwagon effect and held him up to be god.
4) His autopsy showed that he was on several different drugs, some of which were bad for his heart. Cocaine and other narcotics contributed heavily to his heart problems. He didn't die in a burning building, he didn't die saving a puppy from a river, he didn't die for his team in iraq, why the fuck are you giving him publicity and your utmost respect while you give the true heros dumb insensitive news puns? The internet as a whole is just one bulging hypocritical asshole.
Thank you.[/QUOTE]
You do know that you here are insulting a fanbase? You cannot win.
I didn't understand why people hated him so much. He had a great way of getting your attention. I also loved the fan made dubs on him.
According to the Discovery site, the new season starts next Thursday for PitchMen.
[B]HI, BILLY MAYS HERE WITH A WAY TO REMIND YOU OF ME, NO MATTER WHAT.[/B]
Although as a Brit, I never really saw his adverts, I must admit he was a cool guy. Over in England, we don't really have people in physical form advertising stuff too often. RIP Bill.
Yeah. Probably the most relate-able thing we have in Britian is Barry Scott, but he only sells cleaners. Billy Mays sold so many products and they are actually pretty much all really good products too. I would definitely buy some Mighty Putty at some point.
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