Sham WOW!
03-24-09 | 10:02 AM
#26
I urge everybody to explore some of the other video offerings at the bottom of the ad. I've only just scratched the surface, but the one I watched was quite touching. All about coming back to the family bike business after the disillusionment of aircraft mechanicing and tool and die making (no wonder those things are starting to fall out of the sky lately). And why you should by a Park bike stand.
You can tell by the long dead-eye pauses in relating that tale he was really broken up, or forgot what he was going to say, or was about to attack.
Yikes! Suck it camera guy.
03-24-09 | 10:04 AM
#27
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"The original alloy handlebar! The original alloy brake hood...uh, brake hoods."
"1975...right around the Bicentennial time..."
Bicentennial time? Put an eagle at the start and end of his video, and you'll have one of those dad-blasted Bicentennial Moments.
-Kurt
"1975...right around the Bicentennial time..."
Bicentennial time? Put an eagle at the start and end of his video, and you'll have one of those dad-blasted Bicentennial Moments.
-Kurt
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03-24-09 | 10:39 AM
#29
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From: Erie, Co
Bikes: Fezzari Empire; State 6061 Allroad gravel; Scott Spark; Specialized Status 140
He can't do that all day.....
Your gonna luv his nuts...
Your gonna luv his nuts...
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03-24-09 | 11:01 AM
#30
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Posts: 1,192
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From: Medford, MA
Bikes: Bob Jackson Super Tourer, '83 Trek 700, Gazelle Champ Mondial, Nishiki Comp II, Moto Grand Record, Peugeot UO-10 SS
He had me when he explained what a deal I'd be getting on those tires. 80 installed at his shop! I'm thinking of bidding just so I can drive out Long Island and meet this joker!
03-24-09 | 11:16 AM
#32
Great State of Varmint
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From: Dante's Third Ring
Reminds me of the week one summer when I barked a carnival booth called "Whack The Frog!" I pulled in more money than any other barker: "Step right up! Show the Little Lady you're a REAL Man! Whack the FROG!"
And I never did that again.
And I never did that again.
03-24-09 | 11:22 AM
#33
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From: Seattle, Washington, USA
Bikes: 2009 Chris Boedeker custom; 2007 Bill Davidson custom; 2021 Bill Davidson custom gravel bike; 2022 Specialized Turbo Vado e-bike
I think the guy is great. Anybody trying something different to move a bike is fine by me - I don't think any of his information was misleading or harmful.
The more the merrier!
This thread was titled "Sham Wow." Do some research on the "Sham Wow" guy - he's an actor, who got into Sham Wow to raise some money. He's made a mint.
Times are tough and hooray for guys trying to make a buck with a bit of flash...
The more the merrier!
This thread was titled "Sham Wow." Do some research on the "Sham Wow" guy - he's an actor, who got into Sham Wow to raise some money. He's made a mint.
Times are tough and hooray for guys trying to make a buck with a bit of flash...
03-24-09 | 11:27 AM
#34
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From: Mass
Bikes: I just ride them, they own me.
I wonder if he takes trade-ins?
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03-24-09 | 12:21 PM
#36
I think the guy is great. Anybody trying something different to move a bike is fine by me - I don't think any of his information was misleading or harmful.
The more the merrier!
This thread was titled "Sham Wow." Do some research on the "Sham Wow" guy - he's an actor, who got into Sham Wow to raise some money. He's made a mint.
Times are tough and hooray for guys trying to make a buck with a bit of flash...
The more the merrier!
This thread was titled "Sham Wow." Do some research on the "Sham Wow" guy - he's an actor, who got into Sham Wow to raise some money. He's made a mint.
Times are tough and hooray for guys trying to make a buck with a bit of flash...
03-24-09 | 12:36 PM
#37
You Know!? For Kids!
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From: Just NW of Richardson Bike Mart
Bikes: '05 Trek 1200 / '90 Trek 8000 / '? Falcon Europa
I am gonna start at the back and work my way forward, not gonna right anything down, these are the handlebars.
That was sheer genius right there.
That was sheer genius right there.
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03-24-09 | 01:00 PM
#38
Rustbelt Rider
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
I have been saying it like this dee ah comp, but maybe Ohioans are saying it wrong. I get a kick out of being told we have an accent when we travel to the likes Canada.
Anyways, yeah I agree the guy is trying to make a buck and is not really misleading.....but it's still hillarious! There is a guy that try sells fitness tapes on TV, John Basedow. He is fit and all, but his commercials are seriously funny and they are not supposed to be.
Anyways, yeah I agree the guy is trying to make a buck and is not really misleading.....but it's still hillarious! There is a guy that try sells fitness tapes on TV, John Basedow. He is fit and all, but his commercials are seriously funny and they are not supposed to be.
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03-24-09 | 01:12 PM
#39
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A little off topic but for some reason it reminded me of this commercial:
YouTube - Jones' Big Ass Truck Rental & Storage
edit. wow, i didn;t know I could post a video like that. lol
YouTube - Jones' Big Ass Truck Rental & Storage
edit. wow, i didn;t know I could post a video like that. lol
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03-24-09 | 01:23 PM
#40
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From: south france
I think the guy is great. Anybody trying something different to move a bike is fine by me - I don't think any of his information was misleading or harmful.
The more the merrier!
This thread was titled "Sham Wow." Do some research on the "Sham Wow" guy - he's an actor, who got into Sham Wow to raise some money. He's made a mint.
Times are tough and hooray for guys trying to make a buck with a bit of flash...
The more the merrier!
This thread was titled "Sham Wow." Do some research on the "Sham Wow" guy - he's an actor, who got into Sham Wow to raise some money. He's made a mint.
Times are tough and hooray for guys trying to make a buck with a bit of flash...
03-24-09 | 01:28 PM
#41
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 82
From: Monterey Peninsula, California
Bikes: yes
My favorite (scary) part:
stan
Shipping on the bicylcle is gonna be $40 guys, alright, I'm gonna tell you now. We'll put it in a bike box, blah, blah, blah, and its gonna go away.
03-24-09 | 01:53 PM
#42
The guy just needs a new script:
Hi friends, I'm Rip of Rip Oafs fine vintage bicycles, here in the city of Encino.
Home of the World class Encino Velodrome.
Friends, let me show you this fine Nishiki International being shown on your screen now.
Notice the smiling Maes bend bars, the comfort levers, so you can more easily examine the fine scenery down at the beach bike path prancing in front of you.
Notice the clean shaven gum walls, folks, here at Rip's I want to tell you we believe in you.
Click the Paypal option and we will send this fantastic bike right now to you by uncommon carrier.
all for 96 easy monthly payments of $29.95. An when you try to cancel, we will just come on over and repo the bike and your wide screen TV....
Or you can come on down to here in the sultry city of Encino, where we will put it to you.
Hi friends, I'm Rip of Rip Oafs fine vintage bicycles, here in the city of Encino.
Home of the World class Encino Velodrome.
Friends, let me show you this fine Nishiki International being shown on your screen now.
Notice the smiling Maes bend bars, the comfort levers, so you can more easily examine the fine scenery down at the beach bike path prancing in front of you.
Notice the clean shaven gum walls, folks, here at Rip's I want to tell you we believe in you.
Click the Paypal option and we will send this fantastic bike right now to you by uncommon carrier.
all for 96 easy monthly payments of $29.95. An when you try to cancel, we will just come on over and repo the bike and your wide screen TV....
Or you can come on down to here in the sultry city of Encino, where we will put it to you.
03-24-09 | 01:59 PM
#43
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That was painful to watch.
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1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
1991 Waterford Paramount
Holland Titanium Dura Ace Group
Holland Titanium Ultegra Triple Group
