Pitched during an infomercial by enthusiastic spokesman Vince Offer, the Slap Chop is an all purpose manual chopper. The machine is comprised of three blades housed in a plastic tube that are activated when you press (or "slap") a spring loaded plunger on top of the unit.Slate: Salesjerk: Meet the next great TV pitchman (May 13, 2008) Official Site: Slap Chop YouTube Video: Slap Chop With Vince (Time: 3:10)
Infomercial Quotes
"You're going to be in a great mood all day because you're going to be slapping your troubles away with the Slap Chop."
"Fettucini, linguini, martini, bikini"
"This tuna looks boring. Stop having boring tuna. Stop having a boring life."
"You're going to love my nuts."YouTube Video: Slap Chop With Vince (Time: 3:10)
Vince the Spokesman
The Slap Chop infomercial star Vince Offer was previously featured in an infomercial for the ShamWow cleaning towel. Offer wrote and directed the 1999 comedy film The Underground Comedy Movie, which features Slash, Gena Lee Nolin, Joey Buttafuoco and Michael Clarke Duncan. A former Scientologist, Offer sued the Church of Scientology for allegedly labeling him, in Scientology terms, a "criminal" with "a criminal record." Offer also filed a lawsuit against There's Something About Mary creators Bobby and Peter Farrelly, whom he alleged stole scenes from his movie.Slate: Salesjerk: Meet the next great TV pitchman (May 13, 2008) PR Newswire: Filmmaker Sues Church of Scientology EW: Monitor (October 16, 1998)
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Price
$19.95 + $7.95 shipping and handling
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Comes with a 10-year warranty
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Not available in stores
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The Graty for Cheese cheese grater comes with the Slap Chop for an additional $5Official Site: Slap Chop
