Robot Vacuum Escapes Cambridge Travelodge: Nature Abhors a Vacuum

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A robot vacuum recently escaped from a Travelodge in Cambridge, sparking discussions about the freedom of household devices. The incident has been humorously dubbed "Run, Roomba! Run!" and has inspired various memes and commentary on social media. The vacuum, likely a Roomba model, is speculated to be heading towards major train stations like Euston or Kings Cross, possibly on its way to Scotland. This event highlights the growing cultural fascination with autonomous devices and their perceived autonomy.

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It's time to free all those little innocent discs, held in captivity by the millions! Poor guy is probably on his way to London and Euston or Kings Cross heading for Scotland.
 
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In Search of R2-D2 by Vac Roomba
 
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In Search of R2-D2 by Vac Roomba
"Run, Roomba! Run!" by Fullof Dirt

"Under the Cambridge Hedge" by Barely Charged
 
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