The wrong kind of suck

That moment when you accidentally step on the vacuum cord while using it and it rips right out of the machine and you're faced with a houseful of cats in the springtime and the need to make a quick decision on what type of vacuum to replace it with...

*sigh* I can sweep the hardwoods, but the area rugs and furniture really need a vacuum. So much for having a bit extra this month.

Also, do they make Roombas for stairs? Someone ought to invent that if not.