Purchase Criteria
A visitor wants a home robot. Optimus prepares a practical pitch. Atlas prepares a demonstration. The buying criteria are about to get interesting.
By Dirk R. Bartz
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Panel 1
A woman asks about home help. Atlas demonstrates a split.
Woman: I need a home robot. What can you do?
Atlas: Behold the future… I can land in a split.
Panel 2
Optimus presents his sales pitch. Figure comments.
Optimus: I can cook, clean, and tell your ex he was the problem.
Figure: Helpful. Unnecessarily specific.
Panel 3
The woman raises her phone while Atlas balances on one hand. Unit Z watches.
Woman: Yes, but which one gets the most likes?
Unit Z: Back in my day, we called that appliance theater.
Panel 4
The woman takes a selfie with Atlas. Optimus and Figure stand nearby.
Woman: I’ll take the gymnast.
Figure: Processing… purchase decision based entirely on vibes.
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