Many people watching QVC I would consider buying anything on a regular basis. host Mary DeAngelis She sells because she's persuasive!
On April Fool's Day 2002, DeAngelis had people scratching their heads with a new and ingenious product he was selling and then realized it was a really good April Fool's Day prank!
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Doesn’t everyone need a ‘Bologna Folder’?
Yes, you read that right. This is the Bologna folder. Who doesn't need something so creative to do the scary task of folding bologna for you? And at just $22.76, it's a real bargain!
“We've got something brand new. We're very excited to introduce it to you. It's the Bologna folder,” DeAngelis said during a QVC broadcast last April Fool's Day. “Look at that! It’s so big! You’ll want to take it off the counter. You won’t be able to store it.”
An expert at selling anything, DeAngelis has never shied away from it. Don't laugh or stumble over the ridiculous things she says to sell this product.
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“Bologna folders solve a lot of problems. They will help you organize your bologna. Wherever you store your bologna, you will save more space in your fridge and on your shelves,” she enthuses. “And there are 1,900 different types of bologna in the world, so we have to rise to the occasion.”
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Mary DeAngelis really sells with her unique sales strategies!
While she explains the need for this new product, she also demonstrates its greatness.
“First of all, you have to oil this machine. You have to oil it twice a day,” she said. “Now the first piece of bologna is perfectly placed. See that circle? If it’s bigger than the circle, it’s not bologna. That’s the first thing the machine does.”
DeAngelis then realizes the machine is “on thin” and a light bulb goes off in his head.
“Now we know we can organize the bologna. Here’s one thin pile. Here’s another piece of bologna,” she continued, demonstrating all the amazing things this large machine can do.
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The next piece of bologna had to be “trimmed” to the side as it was a “thick piece”, which is another very useful feature of this machine.
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Let the machine do the hard work of folding the bologna for you!
Who doesn't like folding bologna and putting it on a sandwich? Well, a bologna folder will eliminate that chore and make your life a little easier. While demonstrating how the machine folds bologna, DeAngelis goes through a bit of a “learning curve.”
“It folded beautifully.” She said. “Then take it and pile it up.”
Then it was time to discuss the awesome colors this machine offers. This is important because because this machine is so large, it will most likely be mounted on your kitchen counter in full view of anyone who enters the home.
“So we have black, aqua, tan, taupe, and coming soon beige and greige. Oh, that would be fun,” she said excitedly. “We also have it on the puce. It is fresh. And we have it on the bone and have a yellowish color.”
DeAngelis shared the good news: “We have everything in stock!”
“The price is $22.76 and Easy Pay is $11.38,” she informed everyone preparing to order. “So don’t miss it.”
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'Bologna is back!' And viewers went crazy about it!
It's a two-year-old joke, but DeAngelis re-shared the clip on his TikTok page this April Fool's Day, and it went viral, racking up more than 1.6 million views and thousands of comments.
“This is how they audition the ‘sell me a folder of bologna’ people on QVC,” one person said in the comments. Another added, “Oh my god.. if my mom saw this legit April Fool's ad she would still buy it.”
Many people enjoyed watching the skit and shared their jokes and thoughts in the comments section.
“QVC understood the mission,” one person wrote. Another said: “You're an expert because I knew this was ridiculous but I believed every word!”
Some people said DeAngelis was very persuasive in his sales pitch.
One viewer said: “Oh my god, I was completely convinced this was real and it blew my mind. What a professional.” Another said: “WTH! Is this real???”
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Mary DeAngelis' TikTok followers had fun with the 'Bologna Folder' last year too!
This week wasn't the first time DeAngelis introduced this new home essential to her TikTok followers. She shared the video last year and many viewers had something to say about it.
“It proves how talented these salespeople are because I want to,” one viewer said in the comments.
Another chimed in: “I can't tell you how much bologna just fell out of the fridge. Before I got it, I was just unfolding it and throwing it in.” DeAngelis responded, “Next time you see it on air, call our referral line.”
Another viewer shared a great idea: “I know what I'm giving away at my office Yankee Swap this year!”