Oh Brother! More snake oil, anyone?

JOS · 06-23-2008, 07:26 PM

I'm not sure what's worse, the hype for the "new" product or the fact that one of our local news affiliates wrote a story about it. Yikes...

Pain at the pump? A new way to squeeze a few more miles out of your tank of gas may be your savior.
Hydrogen-oxygen gas generators are said to reduce highway fuel consumption by 10-40 percent, depending on the type of vehicle.

MyFox Dallas | Hydrogen-Oxygen Gas Generators Could Save Big Bucks

I really wonder how many new mpg gizmos are out there, lol.

rfruth · 06-23-2008, 07:35 PM

Some people want anything other than to look in the mirror & ask why they bought something with the aerodynamics of a brick ...

icarus · 06-23-2008, 08:08 PM

Consider the source,,,,Fox, even in the local incarnation is still Fox!
Icarus

FL_Prius_Driver · 06-23-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JOS

....I really wonder how many new mpg gizmos are out there, lol.

Well let's work it out. A sucker is born every minute (P.T. Barnum). A fool and his money are soon parted (proven fact). Combine them and you have a business plan as follows:

50 years of suckers = 25 million.
1 gizmo is approximately good for about 100 suckers (give or take) =>

250,000 gizmos

Godiva · 06-23-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FL_Prius_Driver

Well let's work it out. A sucker is born every second (P.T. Barnum). A fool and his money are soon parted (proven fact). Combine them and you have a business plan as follows:

50 years of suckers = 1.5 billion.
1 gizmo is approximately good for about 100 suckers (give or take) =>

15 million gizmos

At $19.95 each. As seen on TV. And if you call now, we'll throw in an additional gizmo at no extra charge. That's right TWO gizmos for an amazing $19.95. Call now. This offer only good for the first 100 callers.

Sheepdog · 06-23-2008, 09:03 PM

Im waiting for the gas savings plan that uses ground up cats to make gasoline. No one could possibly object to that!

PS. umm wasnt that " A sucker is born every minute"?

FL_Prius_Driver · 06-23-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdog

Im waiting for the gas savings plan that uses ground up cats to make gasoline. No one could possibly object to that!

PS. umm wasnt that " A sucker is born every minute"?

Dang. You're correct. Now I'm only going to be a multi-millionare instead of a billionare.

Godiva · 06-23-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdog

I'm waiting for the gas savings plan that uses ground up cats to make gasoline.

I'm looking for one based on dog poop. Unlimited supply.

ZC1 · 06-23-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Godiva

At $19.95 each. As seen on TV. And if you call now, we'll throw in an additional gizmo at no extra charge. That's right TWO gizmos for an amazing $19.95. Call now. This offer only good for the first 100 callers.

Darn it Godiva.

How do you expect people to call if you don't give them a number?

Call now.

ZC1

KayakerNC · 06-24-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ZC1

How do you expect people to call if you don't give them a number?

BR-549

06-23-2008, 07:26 PM	#1
JOS Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 24 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Oh Brother! More snake oil, anyone? I'm not sure what's worse, the hype for the "new" product or the fact that one of our local news affiliates wrote a story about it. Yikes... Pain at the pump? A new way to squeeze a few more miles out of your tank of gas may be your savior. Hydrogen-oxygen gas generators are said to reduce highway fuel consumption by 10-40 percent, depending on the type of vehicle. MyFox Dallas \| Hydrogen-Oxygen Gas Generators Could Save Big Bucks I really wonder how many new mpg gizmos are out there, lol.

06-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#2
rfruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 258 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 22	Re: Oh Brother! More snake oil, anyone? Some people want anything other than to look in the mirror & ask why they bought something with the aerodynamics of a brick ...

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icarus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: quetico, on/bellingham, wa Posts: 577 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Oh Brother! More snake oil, anyone? Consider the source,,,,Fox, even in the local incarnation is still Fox! Icarus

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Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sanford FLorida Posts: 1,050 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Oh Brother! More snake oil, anyone? Im waiting for the gas savings plan that uses ground up cats to make gasoline. No one could possibly object to that! PS. umm wasnt that " A sucker is born every minute"?

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