Narrator: Or bred with. Which was the case with George Michael. Who, as a small child, appeared in a promotional video for a developmental tool called BabyTock
[TV commercial:]
Young George Sr.: BabyTock will give your child a head start at math. And if I were a doctor, I would guarantee you that it would also boost their brain power by 110%. That's a lot of brain power. You've been using BabyTock, correct? For how long?
Tracey B.: For two months. But George Michael really enjoys listening to the sound.
Young George Sr.:And would you say it's changed the power of his brain?
Tracey B.: Well, that's impossible...
Young Lucille: ...to deny. I've always wanted a smart baby. This thing really works, George.
Narrator: In fact, it came from something that didn't.
[flashback:]
Young Lucille: So we're stuck with 5,000 of these worthless corn-ballers?
Narrator: When they were looking to recoup some of their costs after an ill-fated foray into the fry-at-home snack-food market.
Young George Sr.: Whoa, whoa. They're not worthless, you know. The timer still works. There's no numbers on it, but it's very loud, so... [timer ticking]
Young Lucille: Perfect for those who like the sound of a clock, but don't know their numbers.
Young George Sr.: That's good. We'll sell this to baby- Ow! Mother of [bleep]. We should put these in cribs.
Young Lucille.: That's not a half puny thought.