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Just heard Billy Mays past away, will anyone miss him pitching products on television?

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As a person,he was nice,but the way he screamed to sell products was very annoying. I would mute the TV volume when he came on..I will miss him,tho...
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Posted Jun 30th, 2009 at 12:58PM
I loved the Oxiclean products and the OrangeGlo but not the commercials for them. he was actually a very giving man from what I have read about him. I am sorry he has died at such a young age.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 4:50PM
Yes! He was colorful and exciting. He pitched like the product needed to sell. No person could not help but remember what he was selling. That was the name of the game and he did it well.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:28PM
It's sad that he died, but I won't miss the screaming, annoying commercials.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:58PM
In a word ... NO! I don't care to be shouted at to begin with, but to be shouted at for either a 30 second commercial or a half-hour informercial?!?

PUL-LEASE!
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Posted Jun 29th, 2009 at 8:27AM
NO! SORRY HE DIED! MAY HE REST IN PEACE! I KNOW MY EARS WILL NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted Jun 29th, 2009 at 8:27AM
Damn, they're dropping like flies, aren't they? RIP Mr. Mays.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 6:37PM
Yes! I can't believe he's gone. He seemed like a really good guy. I have heard some personal interviews and he really had to believe in a product to pitch it.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:26PM
HELL NO
(if your offended by the answer, read the question first)
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:30PM
I was intrigued by the "Pitchmen" show, and the numbers and impact made by these types of commercials.

From everything I have read, he was a good man, a family man, and I think it is sad that he has passed unexpectedly so young-
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:32PM
I'm with ether83 on this. Yes, it is sad that a notable character has PASSED on, but he really rubbed me the wrong way with his abrasive, obnoxious manner.
Besides, I spent good money on Kaboom with high expectations, and it wasn't anything near what was pitched.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:33PM
I think I will. He was very unique...I hate it when people die like that.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:47PM
I think it's really sad. He was one of those guys who got a bump on his head that killed him later. Crazy how fragile life really is
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:59PM
No way lol. I won't miss his annoying yelling commercials!
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 3:17PM
Aw, WTF!!!

How did he die!?!?!??

I actually really enjoyed watching his commercials.... real talk here
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 3:38PM
Billy WHO?
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 3:51PM
I won't miss his yelling, but it's very tragic that he died, at such a young age...

I read that he was on a plane this past week, and the landing gear was faulty, and he had a rough landing, and hit his head....He was interviewed after the incident, and talked about how he hit his head, but that he has a hard head....I guess they are looking to see if there's a connection to that, and his sudden death.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 4:00PM
No. We now can look forward to Vince the Shamwow guy being elevated to king of the infomercials.
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 4:49PM
maby he used to much of one of his products!!!
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 7:50PM
Yes! I know it sounds crazy but I thought he was entertaining. He was so into the salesguy thing!
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Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 9:23PM
My little boy hated him and ran out of the room whenever he appeared.

I also heard that he recently was in a crash landing and had a head bump.

Prayers to his family.
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