Consumerist Discusses The "Tiddy Bear" And Other Wacky Products

Consumerist’s own Ben Popken recently spoke to ABC News about various wacky infomercial products, including the “Tiddy Bear,” which is a stuffed bear that protects your, uh, chest, from seat belt chafing.

If you haven’t seen this glorious product, and even if you have, you simply must watch this video.

And for more on awesome “as seen on TV” products, check out “Infomercial Nation” on this week’s edition of ABC’s “20/20.” The special includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Consumer Reports labs, where their technicians put some of these products to the test. “Infomercial Nation” airs this Friday, May 20, at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. Check your local listings.

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