The Ubiquitous Billy Mays

Given my previously stated mainstream-ism, it should come as no surprise that I was a big Billy Mays fan. I never gave any serious thought to buying any of the products he's endorsed, with the exception of that amazing impact gel, but I found Billy to be a great entertainer and a hell of a marketer.

Recently I was intrigued by the not-so-made-up rivalry between Billy Mays and Vince the Shamwow guy. The competition between them was great to read about.

Upon hearing the news of his death, I was reminded of a facebook status and resulting thread talking about Billy. I thought I'd share that thread with you.


Ryan Buck is wondering who would command the room were both Billy Mays and Vince the Shamwow guy around...what do you think?

Darrell Harden at 7:17pm February 7
I'm giving the nod to Billy Mays. He's louder. Then again, Vince the Shamwow guy would clearly insist that Billy can't do that all day.

Ryan Buck at 8:21pm February 7
yes...only for the next thirty minutes could he keep that going!

Jessica Jones at 11:57pm February 7
I think you'd just set it and forget it.

Ryan Buck at 11:38am February 8
A Ron Popiel reference. Good one JET! Now we need a good Chef Tony one!

Steve Stepek at 9:08am February 9
Totally Billy Mays! He'd seal up Vince with some space age polymer Smart Lidz borrowed from Chef Tony!

Ryan Buck at 9:09am February 9
are ya gettin' this camera guy?

Camille Stark at 3:23pm February 9
i have to go with the shamwow guy....i bet he could work a room

Darrell Harden at 8:04pm February 9
While I'm still giving the nod to Billy Mays, I'm thinking Vince the Shamwow guy would inflict some damage, as he's also Vince the Slap Chop guy.

Ryan Buck at 10:36pm February 9
I noticed he can't do it all day with that either.

Darrell Harden at 11:05pm February 9
I noticed that, too. Then again, that little thing chops up stuff in a hurry, so maybe he doesn't feel the need is there. Even still, Billy Mays has a much greater array of weaponry at his disposal.

Darrell Harden at 11:06pm February 9
Sidebar: I'm rather intrigued by the amount of interest this status has created. Good status, Ryan.

We'll miss ya, Billy.