My conversation with the Roomba

[Robb]

Robb: Hey, buddy! I'm hoo-ooome! :D

Roomba:

Robb: So, where is everybody?

Roomba:

Robb: Did you do a good job today?

Roomba:

Robb: So I had a good day ... got a lot done at work, and things are going well.

Roomba:

Robb: Hey, there's the puppy! Heee-eeey, puppy!!

Roomba: Fuck you.

[CottonBear]

1. Do you really have a Roomba? If so, how does it work? n/t

[Robb]

2. It buzzes and whirrs

It's nice because it takes care of itself, mostly, except for when I have to clean it. When it's time for that, I have to sneak up on it, because it knows I'm thinking "bath time" and scoots off under something, usually the heaviest piece of furniture.

The other night I came home and it had stopped by the telephone on the little table by the couch. The little red light was flickering in the darkness, and I couldn't help but think it had been dialing someone. Probably gets a little lonely from time to time, especially now that the dogs have gotten used to it.

I should point out this isn't the first thing it's said to me. Last week as I was drifting off to sleep, I distinctly heard a voice say "Valentino."

Looking around the room, it had to have come from the Roomba.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

3. When we're in that state between sleep and consciousness...

The dead are way more likely to communicate with us.
Duckie

[Robb]

4. Oh, he's not dead!

... He's Roomba!

[YellowRubberDuckie]

5. I'm saying it wasn't roomba.

It was a ghost. :evilgrin:
Duckie

[El Fuego]

6. Perhaps you should get out more.

;)

[cally]

7. Seriously, does the roomba vacuum well

I have no idea of cost but I hate to vacuum. So, would you get one again?

[Robb]

9. He does great

At least I think it's a "he." I'm not sure why I think that.

I remember my girlfriend bought him for me for my birthday, $99. Seemed like a great gift until he started running up long distance phone bills. I don't know who he calls, but he calls someone in New Hampshire and says "Valentino" before hanging up. Then he does it again.

This goes on all night until I open and shut the door to the oven three times. For some reason that makes him back off the phone and at least pretend to be cleaning again.

[fob]

8. This post reminds me of a seven-letter word that starts with "D" and

means, 'a small object, such as a stick or stone, suitable for hurling at another object'.

That and it's funny!

"It's not dead. It's Roomba!" <---- Instant classic.

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