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Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
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Lead Review · From: Office Star Products
Six-Foot Plateau Passes the Paw-Scratch Stress Test
Our critic mounts an Office Star folding table, finds the scratch-resistant surface holds up to his claw and his full weight without a wobble, and claims it as a six-foot observation deck.

So, my human has presented me with what appears to be a "portable event surface." From my vantage point on the sofa, I observe it is a large, grey, flat plane designed for humans to place their lesser belongings upon, likely during their strange outdoor rituals. They seem impressed by its "resin top" and "powder-coated steel" legs. For me, its appeal is sin…

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Image of Office Star Resin Rectangle Center-Folding Portable Table for Picnics, Camping, and Tailgating, 6 Feet
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★★☆
A masterpiece. Worthy. It will stay.
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