So, last week, our household experienced a rather unfortunate incident that took me a bit to process. It’s a story that has gone viral, filled with humor and chaos – and yes, I mean chaos in every sense of the word.
Who wouldn’t want a Roomba? This little robotic vacuum glides effortlessly around your home, navigating furniture and corners while you enjoy the luxury of hands-free cleaning. It’s perfect for nighttime cleaning sessions, right? Well, that is, until it runs into a surprise pile of dog poop right in the middle of your living room.
Meet Tom Baker
Meet Tom Baker, the unfortunate owner who experienced what he calls “The Poopocalypse.” He warns anyone with a Roomba to pay close attention: “Do not let your Roomba come into contact with dog poop… because once it does, it’s going to spread that mess everywhere, turning your home into a ghastly work of art reminiscent of a Jackson Pollock painting.”
Tom’s Roomba had a run-in with a fresh pile of dog mess at 1:30 AM while everyone else was blissfully asleep. When his four-year-old son crawled into bed at 3:00 AM, Tom’s nightmare began:
“When your kid comes in smelling like a dog’s backside, you can’t help but investigate. You walk into the living room, feeling the suspicious grit underfoot, and spot a brown, Roomba-shaped object blinking innocently in the dark,” he recalls. “At this point, half-asleep quickly turns into wide awake, and then the horror hits.”
Anyone who’s ever owned a dog knows even a tiny bit of poop can be detected by its unmistakable odor. Imagine the sheer chaos of having it smeared all over your home. Naturally, Tom decided to clean his son off first. “You scrub his feet and put him back in bed, knowing the real mess is yet to come,” he explains. “Some might just crawl back into bed, but there’s no way I can sleep with a poop disaster in the living room.”
The Cleanup Begins
So, what does he do next? He cleans the Roomba, submerging it in the bathtub. He starts to dismantle it, contemplating how he ended up in this situation at 3:30 AM. “By now, I had poop on my hands, arms, you name it,” he lamented. “I even forgot to take out the battery before submerging it. What was I thinking?”
And it doesn’t stop there. “You’re not just cursing; you’re creating new profanity that would make the devil himself cringe,” he adds. “I just hope my son stays in bed because if he hears this, he’s destined for a life of mischief.”
But wait! There’s more to this hilarious tale. The ordeal involved countless paper towels, a carpet shampooer, and a toothbrush — but to get the full scoop, you’ll have to read the entire story. In the end, there’s a silver lining: the Roomba’s manufacturer agreed to replace the $400 device after hearing about the “Pooptastrophe.”
“I called them and told the truth: my Roomba found dog poop and almost caused World War III,” Tom concludes.
Further Reading
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In summary, Tom Baker’s misadventure with his Roomba and dog poop at 1:30 AM is a comical reminder of the chaos that can ensue during the night. With an unexpected mess and a desperate cleanup, this tale is sure to bring a smile to any dog owner’s face.