Clocky has alarming method of getting his way
Posted: Thursday, November 08, 2007 8:48 PM
By Melissa Dahl
What it is: Nanda’s Clocky, an alarm clock that runs away; $49.99
What it claims to do: Help wake you up in the morning by rolling away after you’ve hit the snooze button one time too many. Clocky will let you hit snooze once (you can set the timer anywhere from 0-9 minutes), but after that, he rolls off your nightstand and scampers around your room beeping.
Our experience: Clocky and I, we had such big plans. During our brief but blissful honeymoon stage, his encouragement got me up in time to do some crazy things in the morning. Things like running, straightening my hair and sometimes even showering.
But after a week of waking up together, all the things about him I once found so endearing became tiresome. At first, I just loved to watch him do his thing. I’d gleefully giggle as he’d roll off my nightstand and lead a chase around my bedroom. While I was happy I’d broken my snooze button addiction, those bleary-eyed games of tag became less and less hilarious as the mornings wore on. Soon, I started tensing up at the very sound of his voice – a series of shrieking beep-boops (think of R2-D2 gone evil.)
Of course, it’s not entirely his fault things didn’t work out between us. As the little annoyances started to pile up, I suppose I became a bit manipulative to get my snooze time. The instant he started to beep, I’d snatch him up, shut him off and manually set the alarm to give myself five extra minutes of sleep. In the end, I took to stuffing him between my bed and nightstand – he’d squawk and spin his wheels, but he was totally trapped.
Clocky and I couldn’t make it work, but I’m sure he’ll find someone new. With a face like that? Please. He’s adorable. There’s totally someone out there for him. Someone who thrives on everything we disagree on – say, being conscious at 6 a.m.
Bottom line: Clocky will certainly wake you up in the morning, and his shrill beeps paired with his mobility will likely get you up and at ‘em. Still, chasing a little alarm clock around your bedroom may not be everyone’s idea of a good start to the day.
