Arm & Hammer Swivel Bin & Rake Pooper Scooper

Dad

Okay. New thing. What do you think?

Boldo

It's a scooper. There's a bin attached. I can tell from here it's going to be awkward because nothing about cleaning up after me should involve swiveling.

Dad

I'm going to need more than that. How does it smell?

Boldo

Like artificial linen. And baking soda. Which is fine—better than the old scooper that just smelled like old poop. The scent isn't offensive. That's the best I can say about anything that touches my waste.

Dad

You seemed reluctant to try it. What happened when you did?

Boldo

You used it. I watched. The rake part actually grabbed things without missing chunks, which surprised me. The swivel mechanism let you dump directly into the bin without that ridiculous twisting motion you used to do. Is the cat getting a new scooper too? That would be unfair. She doesn't even cover hers.

Dad

Anything about this that actually impressed you? Be honest.

Boldo

The bin closes. Completely. No smell leaking out all day like before. And the rake teeth don't clog. I've seen you frustrated with the old one for months. This is objectively better at its one job. Don't make a big deal about it.

Dad

Final verdict. Don't hold back.

Boldo

Look. It works better than what you had. It's not going to change my life. But your life—the part where you're cleaning up after me—is slightly less annoying now. That matters to you. So it matters here.