The speaker discusses and critiques several bizarre Kickstarter projects for pet owners, including the "Licky Brush," a tool for simulating a cat's tongue to groom pets, and "Rudy," a wearable pet carrier. They also mock the "Tail Topper," a device that attaches to a cat's tail, and suggest that these products are unnecessary and even harmful. The speaker argues that true pet companionship comes from interacting with and caring for pets, rather than relying on novelty gadgets.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker had LASIK surgery and was advised to wear special glasses to avoid looking at bright lights.
2. The speaker introduces a product called "Licky Brush" which allows cat owners to lick their cats without getting furballs.
3. The Licky Brush is a silicon cat tongue that can be used to groom cats.
4. The product is marketed as a way to deepen the relationship between cat owners and their pets.
5. The speaker is skeptical of the product and its marketing claims.
6. The speaker also introduces another product called "Tail Topper" which is a 3D-printed device with googly eyes and a mustache that can be attached to a cat's tail.
7. The Tail Topper is marketed as a way to bring awareness to the issue of pet depression.
8. The speaker is also skeptical of the Tail Topper and its marketing claims.
9. Another product called "Rudy" is introduced, which is a pet carry hoodie that allows owners to carry their small dogs or cats around.
10. The speaker is also skeptical of the Rudy and its marketing claims.
11. The speaker believes that the real cause of pet depression is not interacting with pets or walking them on a normal basis, and treating them like companions.