New iRobot A Washout For Dogs
September 4th, 2008
I was excited as every other dog in America this morning to hear that iRobot has finally released its “Pet Series”, the latest in its line of sloth-enabling dusting droids.
However it quickly became apparent that my excitement was much a-poo about nothing as the new doohickey does not, despite our numerous pawtitions and letters of appeal, have a desperately needed poop-scooping attachment.
The occasional, unavoidable indoor mishap is perhaps the greatest source of shame that the sophisticated urbane dog can suffer. The dread upon hearing the key in the door - the sound of exploratory sniffing - the “Oh God, not again” - the cursing and tongue-clicking - and sitting there mortified with ears a-flop, unable to make eye contact for the whole evening…horrible, just horrible. The thought of a smell activated poop-scooping automaton on constant standby, ready to spring into action and erase our discomfiture just as quickly as it was expelled…well perhaps it was too good to be true.
Alas, the new model does naught but sweep up dog hair. Who cares about dog hair?
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