Yesterday during a mother-and-daughter movie date (Hannah Montana: Best of Both Worlds/3-D), we popped into a Sharper Image store, where a Robopanda toy ($150 full price/$90 on sale) began talking to my 10-year-old daughter. Talking Panda say what? Here's the script: Panda: Can you help me down?
(My daughter reaches for the toy. She thinks it's cute. I'm re-thinking the wisdom of browsing through a store with lots of fun, but pricey gadgets.)
Panda: Hold me with both arms so that I can get down.
(My daughter picks it up)
Panda: "Oh...where are we going?"
(My daughter laughs)
Panda: "Are we there yet?"
My daughter: "Is this toy trying to make me want to buy it?
Her review: It's a cute toy. It makes sure you exercise. (The robot has an interactive exercise program that prompts you to exercise and stretch with the Panda.)
My daughter's final verdict: "I'm not taking you home," she says to the Panda. "You'll be talking all night."
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