Hoover Cleans Up Your House While He Exercises
Tisah Tucknott — June 19, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: funnyordie
Hamster Hoover has taken to doing the chores around the house. Seen in this video above, Hoover is a vacuuming hamster that cleans the house while exercising.
Playing in his hamster ball, Hoover is likely to become famous thanks to his lazy but brilliant owners. Do you think this form of cleaning is cruel or clever?
Implications - Robotic vacuums have been a popular novelty item even before iRobot released the Roomba, and this designer has taken this theme to new, bizarre heights by adding a hamster ball that, when occupied by an exercising hamster, can control the direction of the vacuum. While this innovation may be more for laughs than for effective cleaning, it's an example of how the rise of DIY culture has affected consumer products.
Playing in his hamster ball, Hoover is likely to become famous thanks to his lazy but brilliant owners. Do you think this form of cleaning is cruel or clever?
Implications - Robotic vacuums have been a popular novelty item even before iRobot released the Roomba, and this designer has taken this theme to new, bizarre heights by adding a hamster ball that, when occupied by an exercising hamster, can control the direction of the vacuum. While this innovation may be more for laughs than for effective cleaning, it's an example of how the rise of DIY culture has affected consumer products.
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Cleaning - The combination of robotic vacuuming and hamsters demonstrates the potential for innovative cleaning solutions.
2. DIY Culture - The rise of DIY culture has influenced the development of unique consumer products like the Hamster Hoover.
3. Exercising Pets - The trend of incorporating exercise into pet activities opens up opportunities for creative and interactive cleaning solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - The home appliance industry can explore integrating robotic vacuuming features with unconventional elements like hamster balls.
2. Pet Accessories - The pet accessory industry can develop products that encourage pets to engage in physical activities while assisting with household tasks.
3. Entertainment & Novelty - The entertainment and novelty industry can tap into the market demand for unique and amusing household cleaning products like the Hamster Hoover.
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