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Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 05:28 AM Apr 2018

BBB F-rated My Pillow founder dines at Mar-a-lago, continues Laura Ingraham ads

http://m.startribune.com/mypillow-goes-to-mar-a-lago/478578383/?section=%2F

"......Lindell, founder of Chaska-based MyPillow, joined the president and other supporters for dinner Saturday. While other guests at the Florida estate reportedly spent the weekend pressing the president to take a harder stance on issues like immigration, Trump and Lindell focused on softer topics.

"The President shook my hand and told me, 'You are doing a great job, Michael.' He also said he is sleeping great on his MyPillow," Lindell said by e-mail. "I told him, 'People come up to me all the time to tell me what a great job you are doing and that you are in their prayers.' It was an honor to be at Mar-a-Lago on Easter weekend."

It's not the first time Lindell, an ardent Trump supporter, has talked pillows with the Customer-in-Chief.

At a White House event for American manufacturers last July, Trump praised Lindell, who had weathered a string of lawsuits, layoffs and an F-rating from the Better Business Bureau.

"Michael was a supporter of ours right from the beginning, which I really appreciate," Trump said in July. "It's good to see you here. It's fantastic. And I actually bought a couple of pillows, and they're very good."

Lindell also took to Twitter Monday to say that he, unlike some other advertisers, would not be yanking MyPillow ads from Fox host Laura Ingraham's program after she taunted a survivor of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting."....(more)





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BBB F-rated My Pillow founder dines at Mar-a-lago, continues Laura Ingraham ads (Original Post) Tanuki Apr 2018 OP
Any shill who wears a big honking cross around his neck in adverts annabanana Apr 2018 #1
Oh you noticed that cross dangling obtrusively from the top of his shirt collar too! democratisphere Apr 2018 #9
Evangelicals are the suckers IQ45 has waited for all his adult life. nt Ilsa Apr 2018 #43
F-rating from Better Busines Bureau. His promo ad jingle oasis Apr 2018 #2
Good grief. How bad do you have to be to get an F rating from BBB? Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #4
BBB must get tons of complaints about "My Pillow". It shouldn't be oasis Apr 2018 #7
Hope so... BBB nailed his ass on that phony "Sleep Institute" award HE created. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #26
Advertises a special sales price that is in reality his regular price. grantcart Apr 2018 #35
These right-wingers are destroying this country with their politics and ideology GreydeeThos Apr 2018 #3
Apparently he's back on crack again... Dennis Donovan Apr 2018 #5
He's got his head up the crack of Trump's ass Martin Eden Apr 2018 #16
Well, that explains the Jesus crap. Ligyron Apr 2018 #53
I'd rest my head on plain dirt and have a stiff neck before I ever bought democratisphere Apr 2018 #6
Actually, I have bought all kinds of pillows, True Blue American Apr 2018 #11
I'm going to check it out at Kohl's! democratisphere Apr 2018 #58
I do not buy much from Kohls True Blue American Apr 2018 #63
Plain dirt can be pretty comfy if you pile it up high enough jmowreader Apr 2018 #56
I will try it on your recommendation as soon as the weather gets warmer and dryer! democratisphere Apr 2018 #57
It's an old Army trick jmowreader Apr 2018 #60
Log I'd try. Diesel can not. democratisphere Apr 2018 #61
I read an article about him last year in Time mag. BigmanPigman Apr 2018 #8
It is not a decent pillow crazycatlady Apr 2018 #46
Thank you... BigmanPigman Apr 2018 #50
From the first time I watched Lindell True Blue American Apr 2018 #10
Jeez. How does a guy like that sleep at night? Nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2018 #12
Lindell must feel it is okay to attack victims Angry Dragon Apr 2018 #13
It's a pillow. The guy acts like it's a cure for cancer. F him. dem4decades Apr 2018 #14
I emailed My Pillow a few months ago DownriverDem Apr 2018 #15
Thanks for the heads up -- I almost bought a pillow from the schmuck. whathehell Apr 2018 #17
His adverts always make him sound so desperate n2doc Apr 2018 #18
Time to organize national burning of My Pillow night Pepsidog Apr 2018 #19
I saw this clown's ads while I was in the States DFW Apr 2018 #20
My pillow is from IKEA, $1.99 tavernier Apr 2018 #21
super-duper infommercial is better than the product. keithbvadu2 Apr 2018 #22
i bought his pillows. they all turned yellow. pwb Apr 2018 #23
A republican hypocrite mgardener Apr 2018 #24
I had a free mini-pillow sample of my pillow - worst pillow ever! Equinox Moon Apr 2018 #25
Flood QVC with this..... dawnie51 Apr 2018 #27
tRump blows smoke up this guy's ass and in return, this guy kisses tRump's. SammyWinstonJack Apr 2018 #28
the disappointment of realizing you can't boycott MYPILLOW over Ingraham... hlthe2b Apr 2018 #29
They advertise a free pillow when you buy one - bet you don't want to put a black light on it. Vinca Apr 2018 #30
I misread the headline. It really grabbed my attention... but then I saw it said "dines". NurseJackie Apr 2018 #31
those pillows are SO uncomfortable i cant even give mine away... samnsara Apr 2018 #32
do you have pets? crazycatlady Apr 2018 #47
These ads come up on my Pandora frequently. logosoco Apr 2018 #33
Vultures of a feather jayschool2013 Apr 2018 #34
His pillows are a scam...little pieces of chopped up foam...he will be gone soon. Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #36
Yep. .my hubby impulsively bought two. Kittycow Apr 2018 #39
Your cats are very wise. 3catwoman3 Apr 2018 #42
Haha...I once ordered my husband upstairs when the kirby man was coming to 'clean' our Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #49
I remember those things:) True Blue American Apr 2018 #64
Actually we have used that Kirby for years. We have had two story houses so we usually had the kirby Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #67
My Pillow ran a full page ad in the Boston Globe the other day. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2018 #37
Ban me from the list if you do desire zeusdogmom Apr 2018 #38
Off to the dog house with you! Kittycow Apr 2018 #40
Zeus Dog thinks my bed is his doghouse😄 zeusdogmom Apr 2018 #48
Really, Well iam sure Trump would thank you for the good word............ Old Vet Apr 2018 #59
He is a obnoxious jerk in his TV ads.... CatMor Apr 2018 #41
because he manufactures crap.. mountain grammy Apr 2018 #44
This guy is really creepy even without being... 3catwoman3 Apr 2018 #45
Duly noted. I was becoming intrigued by the ads. ecstatic Apr 2018 #51
the very worst pillow and I wasted $50 bucks on that piece of crap! Vadem Apr 2018 #52
I've talked about a half dozen people out of Raine Apr 2018 #54
Probably off gases formaldehyde. Ligyron Apr 2018 #55
This guys past Daxter Apr 2018 #62
We should be surprised? True Blue American Apr 2018 #66
trump is most comfortable around crooks spanone Apr 2018 #65

annabanana

(52,791 posts)
1. Any shill who wears a big honking cross around his neck in adverts
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 05:32 AM
Apr 2018

has to prove to me he's not a big honking hypocrite by his good works. Aside from lining his pockets, what has this guy done for the good of the World at large?

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)
9. Oh you noticed that cross dangling obtrusively from the top of his shirt collar too!
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:20 AM
Apr 2018

The dude is such a fraud!

oasis

(49,388 posts)
7. BBB must get tons of complaints about "My Pillow". It shouldn't be
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:16 AM
Apr 2018

long before their lame jingle (probably written by founder) is permanently silenced.

GreydeeThos

(958 posts)
3. These right-wingers are destroying this country with their politics and ideology
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 05:57 AM
Apr 2018

They use their businesses to spread their flawed ideas and lies. They should be put out of business.

Boycott every adviser for the media people on the right and remove their financial tools to promote their agenda.

Laura Ingraham is currently at the top of the list, but keep up the pressure on Mark Levin, Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh too.

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
5. Apparently he's back on crack again...
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:14 AM
Apr 2018
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_J_Lindell

Lindell had been plagued with many addictions, including cocaine, crack cocaine, and alcohol addictions, with his cocaine addiction starting in 1982, and his crack cocaine addiction starting in the 1990’s. His addictions even stretched through the early years of the MyPillow business. Due to these addictions, he lost his 20-year marriage, his house, and nearly lost the MyPillow business. On January 16, 2009, Lindell, through prayer, quit all his addictions, and has been clean and sober ever since.


Martin Eden

(12,870 posts)
16. He's got his head up the crack of Trump's ass
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:57 AM
Apr 2018

I tried My pillow and returned it because it gave me a stiff neck.

Worst.
Sleep.
Ever.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
11. Actually, I have bought all kinds of pillows,
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:28 AM
Apr 2018

But the last ones were on sale at Kohl’s for $4. Best pillows I ever had! Well over a year old now!

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
63. I do not buy much from Kohls
Wed Apr 4, 2018, 08:18 AM
Apr 2018

But was told to fold a pillow in half. If it bounces back it will be a good one.

Now,another subject. Corer and slicer for fresh 🍍. I bought one last week.

I think they are sold out now! Best invention since sliced 🥖. My big mouth, but hey, some one told me!

jmowreader

(50,559 posts)
60. It's an old Army trick
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 09:16 PM
Apr 2018

I also find a six-inch log wrapped in a poncho works okay, but five-gallon plastic water cans are best. You could use a five-gallon diesel can if you absolutely had to, but do you really want to lie there smelling diesel all night?

BigmanPigman

(51,608 posts)
8. I read an article about him last year in Time mag.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:16 AM
Apr 2018

He said that he was a supporter of the moron. I decided at that time to boycott. I could've used a decent pillow though.

crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)
46. It is not a decent pillow
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 09:57 AM
Apr 2018

I unknowingly slept on one on a guest bed. It is very lumpy and doesn't revert back to the original shape like most pillows do.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
10. From the first time I watched Lindell
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:25 AM
Apr 2018

I thought he was simply a huckster. He was sued for lying about his one pillow for free.

But now I know my first instinct was right.

DownriverDem

(6,228 posts)
15. I emailed My Pillow a few months ago
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:54 AM
Apr 2018

after seeing pictures of Lindell with trump. I told them that a company in business to serve the public shouldn't be so openly involved in politics. I was basically told I'm sorry you feel that way. I did not buy pillows from him.

whathehell

(29,067 posts)
17. Thanks for the heads up -- I almost bought a pillow from the schmuck.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:00 AM
Apr 2018

Last edited Wed Apr 4, 2018, 12:49 PM - Edit history (1)

Didn't know he was a Trumper.

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
18. His adverts always make him sound so desperate
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:01 AM
Apr 2018

Like "Please buy my shitty pillows! Please! I have a warehouse full of them"

DFW

(54,399 posts)
20. I saw this clown's ads while I was in the States
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:09 AM
Apr 2018

They had all the sincerity of a 19th century carnival snake oil salesman.

I also heard he was a Trumpador. If figures that he has been given an F rating by the BBB. That IS Trump's definition of a "fantastic" businessman.

I think I would have been disappointed if he had pulled his ads from Laura Ingraham's show. It would have indicated he had more integrity than I had credited him with. Now I am reassured that, conforming to all appearances, and true to my expectations, he has none.

tavernier

(12,392 posts)
21. My pillow is from IKEA, $1.99
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:18 AM
Apr 2018

Thin enough to stick in my suitcase when I travel. I hate those big marshmallow jobs.

Mr. My Pillow isn’t a fan of anyone but himself. He is hoping and waiting for Rump to put his product in all of the T hotels. The fun part will be when he sends Rump a bill and expects payment. Hope he doesn’t lose sleep while he waits.

pwb

(11,275 posts)
23. i bought his pillows. they all turned yellow.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:23 AM
Apr 2018

didn't know he was a supporter of our pig president. and who wears a cross that high on their neck?

dawnie51

(959 posts)
27. Flood QVC with this.....
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:44 AM
Apr 2018

they have this idiot on their all the time, with his three inch crucifix and his aw shucks façade.

hlthe2b

(102,284 posts)
29. the disappointment of realizing you can't boycott MYPILLOW over Ingraham...
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:58 AM
Apr 2018







because you were ALREADY boycotting MYPILLOW since its INCEPTION.

Vinca

(50,276 posts)
30. They advertise a free pillow when you buy one - bet you don't want to put a black light on it.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:59 AM
Apr 2018

Probably one of the many nasty returns.

samnsara

(17,622 posts)
32. those pillows are SO uncomfortable i cant even give mine away...
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 08:04 AM
Apr 2018

..believe me ppl only buy them one time....

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
33. These ads come up on my Pandora frequently.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 08:08 AM
Apr 2018

(But like with most ads, I ignore them). I saw these pillows in a store (maybe Big Lots?) and they were IN A BOX! SO there was NO way to actually see what type of pillow they were. I read a few reviews somewhere and they pretty much all said the pillows are really nothing special.

Kittycow

(2,396 posts)
39. Yep. .my hubby impulsively bought two.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 09:24 AM
Apr 2018

I don't know if the second one is the "free" one or not. There was a little neck pillow in there too.

I scolded him since 1) he keeps falling for these TV info crap products and 2) the owner's a trump supporter.

I periodically rub it in that My Pillow is nothing but a bag of lumpy chopped up foam. The cats won't even lay on it. Now I get to rub it in that the company has an F rating at the BBB.

BTW, we've been together for over 20 years so I guess that this is what it's come too

Demsrule86

(68,582 posts)
49. Haha...I once ordered my husband upstairs when the kirby man was coming to 'clean' our
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 02:34 PM
Apr 2018

carpets. He had bought an expensive gym membership which went out of business before we could even go there...I informed him he had no backbone with salesman...well I bought the Kirby...$1200.00 for a vacuum cleaner...he never lets me forget it...now 20 years later. It still works great...best vacuum ever... so I know exactly what you mean...marriage! my hubs is a great guy the best.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
64. I remember those things:)
Wed Apr 4, 2018, 08:22 AM
Apr 2018

Bought one when we were first married. Our house was hardwood floors with throw rugs.

I am not that naive,little person any more!

Demsrule86

(68,582 posts)
67. Actually we have used that Kirby for years. We have had two story houses so we usually had the kirby
Wed Apr 4, 2018, 08:38 AM
Apr 2018

one one floor and a cheaper one on the other...recently it has been sharks before it was hoovers...and they all break. But the Kirby hums along and for $50.00 it is updated when needed and repairs are free. Although there has never been a need in 20 years...so it's funny what a great vacuum it turned out to be. We are moving to a ranch style house so we don't need a second vacuum ...luckily as the shark just broke again...called the company since theoretically it is still in warranty...but you have to pay to send it back...no doing that. As hubs said once we paid for it, we never regretted the purchase.

TheCowsCameHome

(40,168 posts)
37. My Pillow ran a full page ad in the Boston Globe the other day.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 08:59 AM
Apr 2018

This Lindell clown is spending serious money lately.

zeusdogmom

(994 posts)
38. Ban me from the list if you do desire
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 09:05 AM
Apr 2018

I really like my My Pillow. Bought it at Costco when I was having pillow issues - I knew I could return it if it didn’t sleep well. I know the guy is a jerk but his pillows have eased my sleep and neck issues

Kittycow

(2,396 posts)
40. Off to the dog house with you!
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 09:26 AM
Apr 2018


I can only sleep on a absolutely flat pillow about 1.5" thick due to otherwise getting a terrible headache

zeusdogmom

(994 posts)
48. Zeus Dog thinks my bed is his doghouse😄
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 10:19 AM
Apr 2018

So i guess i am already there!

It is a challenge finding a pillow which works best for our bodies. Lots of trial and error.

CatMor

(6,212 posts)
41. He is a obnoxious jerk in his TV ads....
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 09:34 AM
Apr 2018

he says it took two years to develop My Pillow. How can stuffing a cloth sack with foam rubber take two years to figure out. Guess he's just as dumb as trump. They're a perfect pair.

3catwoman3

(24,005 posts)
45. This guy is really creepy even without being...
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 09:55 AM
Apr 2018

...a Trump supporter. That he is just increases the "ick" factor.

ecstatic

(32,705 posts)
51. Duly noted. I was becoming intrigued by the ads.
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 05:40 PM
Apr 2018

Never got to the point of researching reviews, etc., but I definitely will NOT purchase after learning this. With an F rating, it sounds like a scam anyway. Clearly, low info deplorables are his target customers. Match made in hell, I guess.

Vadem

(2,596 posts)
52. the very worst pillow and I wasted $50 bucks on that piece of crap!
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 06:51 PM
Apr 2018
It is nothing but chunks of loose foam rubber and is NOT comfortable at all!

Raine

(30,540 posts)
54. I've talked about a half dozen people out of
Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:06 PM
Apr 2018

buying his crappy pillows. They bought better cheaper pillows instead his.

Daxter

(103 posts)
62. This guys past
Wed Apr 4, 2018, 05:27 AM
Apr 2018

His past screams “born again Christian”, he is a former crack addict, has been divorced and arrested multiple times

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
66. We should be surprised?
Wed Apr 4, 2018, 08:26 AM
Apr 2018

A Preacher Friend got a check for $2000 after the big windstorm a few years ago for a new roof.

He spent the next few weeks bragging about going up on the Garage, nailing a few shingles down.

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