My two dogs together poop up to six times a day. That’s a lot of poop. So, late last night as I was taking the dogs out for their fourth walk of the day, it occurred to me that there should be a way to put doggy poop to some good use.

The idea I came up with was a “canine hand warmer” — a heavy-duty plastic bag made with thermally-activated technology. After your dog does its business, the heat from the poop triggers the sensors in the bag to act as a warming device. The heat would last long enough for you to finish your walk. The bag would be a perfect accessory for those cold days in winter when you want some warmth in your pocket.

I admit, it’s not the most elegant idea, but the writers at SNL were thinking along the same lines.