Episode 154: Epic Power Band Scam! [Discussion]

[jackierulesall]

Watch this before you buy one of those "power bands" you see on late-night infomercials.

Watch or download now!

[motoed]

I like those bands... Only have the one I have because it was a "giveaway" at work. I certainly don't buy into their "power" but they make me "feel sporty" so I wear mine anyway. Now I can order more for a fraction of the cost! Thank you Brian!!

btw, The "original company" came out admitting that they are a scam.
http://gizmodo.com/#!5723577/

[vigil3232]

This whole scam was revealed on inside edition today. You nailed it.

[tsslaporte]

lol, I tried these on my bro, he got mind fucked to the max


I am pretty sure he is so impressed he will try it on his friends in school lol.

[erstech]

Someone I know bought one of these and wanted to know how it worked. I told them I didn't think it did anything, but the packaging claimed that "Why is works" was explained on the website. When I checked it out it was something about your natural energy fields blah blah blah.

The fun part was that they had videos demonstrating how you can test the "power" of the bands yourself. The "test subject" in the video wasn't a great actor, but I figured out how I could fake the results with these tests

I went back to the new owner of a magical wristband, and after helping them complete the "proper fitting" procedures I had them going for several minutes about how much stronger they were!
Finally they said, "It's crazy! It really feels like you're not pushing as hard!"
"That's because I"M NOT!" I responded. :P

They felt a little dumb, but everyone there thought it was hilarious!