The patio furniture is molded aluminum (we've cut out an "i" and passed the savings on to you!), molded in such a way as to sort of resemble wrought iron. It looks much nicer than that description sounds.

Regarding the original post, yes, I did empty the Dust Buster. Outside, so I didn't see the Scary Big Bug in question. I don't think I actually laughed, but I was very, very tired.