Well, if you listen to the end of it, he says "you should be able to see through these lies"...still creepy, but I think it was meant to be educational in the "don't buy this junk" sorta way.
If you're old enough to remember the TV show "Cheers," then you recall that Ted Danson played a retired, pro-athlete "lady's man" on the show (which in real life he felt was totally playing against type.) So seen from the perspective of the original 1980's audience, it makes more sense.
More Ted, more creeps:
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My friend worked at a video store that had this and he brought it over. The Bateman siblings cameo is also creepy.
ReplyDeleteAw shucks, good old Ted!
ReplyDeleteWhoopsie Daisy!
ReplyDeleteIn fairness this is supposed to be terrible -- so terrible it makes you want to keep your pants on.
ReplyDeleteCreepiest part: he has on his wedding ring.
ReplyDeleteWhat the... hahahahahh!
ReplyDeleteWell, if you listen to the end of it, he says "you should be able to see through these lies"...still creepy, but I think it was meant to be educational in the "don't buy this junk" sorta way.
ReplyDeleteKirstie Alley was probably dumb enough to believe these lines.
ReplyDeleteThis actually seems like a useful video for teenage girls.
ReplyDeleteIf you're old enough to remember the TV show "Cheers," then you recall that Ted Danson played a retired, pro-athlete "lady's man" on the show (which in real life he felt was totally playing against type.) So seen from the perspective of the original 1980's audience, it makes more sense.
ReplyDeleteI like the knowing chuckle after he says "Oh I promise I'll pull out in time"
ReplyDeleteAhaha what a creep!
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