Loo-Cy, Motorized Toilet, Flushes Snow from Sidewalks

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Anyone can crank up a snowblower to clear a sidewalk, or grab a shovel to get rid of the snow.

But David Goldberg of Union Hardware in Bethesda is likely the only guy in town to plow the path with a motorized toilet.

Yes, a throne on wheels, a portable potty – you get the idea – was flushing snow from the sidewalk Tuesday.

Goldberg, of Union Hardware at 7800 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda, sent WUSA9 a photo of his invention with this message:

“This is Loo-cy. Our motorized toilet that we did this summer for the pride parade. We just added a snow plow and [we’re] ready for … snow.”

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Tuesday morning, Goldberg uploaded video to YouTube showing his gadget clearing the sidewalk along Norfolk Avenue near Wisconsin Avenue.

Goldberg said on YouTube that the throne on wheels is a hybrid, so it’s green, as well as ingenious.

“I have not had to start the engine yet, but it is there after a long day if needed,” Goldberg wrote Tuesday. “I do have duel exhaust mounted for show. It’s all about the looks and fun.”

»Screenshots of David Goldberg from his YouTube video