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humor Cloud Gadget 2026-04-16

Self-Propelled Robotic Pool Cleaner Confirms You've Too Much Disposable Income.

For $1,200, this 'Elite' cordless aquatic automaton is basically a fancy Roomba that promises to wage war against pool grime and visible algae. Every fresh transplant in Pescadero is buying six because itโ€™s the only way to signal they havenโ€™t yet discovered the sheer joy of a simple, manual squeegee. Owning this confirms you are financially and culturally superior to any neighbor who still uses elbow grease, thus establishing a perfect, drama-free aquatic relationship with your backyard estate.

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