Jolly Pets Romp-n-Roll Ball

Dad

Alright, what's your first impression?

Boldo

It's hollow. Plastic. Doesn't smell like anything except petroleum. I'm unimpressed so far.

Dad

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

Boldo

Like I said. Nothing. Just that chemical smell that means it came from a factory. No chicken. No peanut butter. No grass. Not even a hint that another dog has touched it. It's sterile. Boring. Smells like disappointment.

Dad

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

Boldo

I rolled it around. It makes noise—a weird rattling sound that's kind of annoying. But then I noticed the hole is just the right size for my nose to fit in, and I could actually move it around without my mouth getting tired. Still don't love it. Is that bacon I smell from the kitchen? Are you making bacon?

Dad

Focus. Anything about this that actually impressed you? Be honest.

Boldo

Fine. It rolls smoothly across hardwood. The hole means I can grip it without straining my jaw. It's not getting destroyed after three days like the last thing you bought. I'll admit it's built like it might actually last. But don't expect me to be excited about it.

Dad

Final verdict. Don't hold back.

Boldo

It's decent. Not great. Gets the job done. The smell is still the biggest problem—it needs to develop some character, maybe pick up some dirt or grass or something real. But it bounces, it lasts, and I can play with it without getting bored in thirty seconds. You didn't waste your money this time.