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Oh Brother! More snake oil, anyone?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by JOS, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. JOS

    JOS New Member

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    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.
     
    #1 JOS, Jun 23, 2008
  2. rfruth

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    Some people want anything other than to look in the mirror & ask why they bought something with the aerodynamics of a brick ...
     
    #2 rfruth, Jun 23, 2008
  3. icarus

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    Consider the source,,,,Fox, even in the local incarnation is still Fox!
    Icarus
     
    #3 icarus, Jun 23, 2008
  4. FL_Prius_Driver

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    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
     
    #4 FL_Prius_Driver, Jun 23, 2008
  5. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    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.
     
    #5 Godiva, Jun 23, 2008
  6. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    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"?
     
    #6 Sheepdog, Jun 23, 2008
  7. FL_Prius_Driver

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    Dang. You're correct. Now I'm only going to be a multi-millionare instead of a billionare.
     
    #7 FL_Prius_Driver, Jun 23, 2008
  8. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    I'm looking for one based on dog poop. Unlimited supply.
     
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  9. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    Darn it Godiva.

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

    Call now.

    ZC1
     
    #9 ZC1, Jun 23, 2008
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    BR-549;)
     
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    You know what's really frightening? A couple of weeks ago there was a story on WXEL about these devices and about the fact that the Palm Beach County Sherriff's office has purchased at least one for evaluation in their patrol cars.

    I can accept the whole PT Barnum thing, but I really wish it excluded law enforcement.....
     
    #11 dwdean, Jun 24, 2008
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    :rofl:
     
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  13. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    must like cats. huh?

    shame they dont like you back.
     
    #13 Sheepdog, Jun 25, 2008
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