This week's invention is the Doggie Porthole by Hammacher Schlemmer. It's designed for the curious pooch wondering what's on the other side of the fence. Now, given this ingenious invention, you may assume that I will spend my time bashing this invention and its inventor because of its faults or, perhaps, ranting about some slightly off-topic subject matter concerning my own ideology and opinions, but don't jump to any conclusions. Let me tell you what I really think of the Doggie Porthole. I think it's more or less a clear plastic bowl screwed onto a fence. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this is a bad thing. Quite frankly, I think it's a brilliant way for wealthy dog owners living in a gated (and fenced) community to let their carsickness-prone canine see a little more of the world. Granted, this invention is only valid for that small and select minority, but so what? Isn't that how all inventions start out? Not everyone was able to use the light bulb when old Benny Franklin first created it, but now it's an extremely common everyday item. I think we should all aspire to one day own a Doggie Porthole; to one day live in a suburban gated community and own a dog, but be too busy all the time to walk him. Isn't that the American dream, after all? I believe it is.
In conclusion, the Doggie Porthole is the American dream and we, I at least, will continue to chase that dream.
Oh, the sarcasm! :)
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