Comments on: Strange and Wonderful Vending Machines http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/ The Neat Side of the Web Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:57:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Vending http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-683126 Vending Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:33:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-683126 These pictures of random vending machines are great! I have seen the porn vending machines all over Japan. These pictures of random vending machines are great! I have seen the porn vending machines all over Japan.

]]> By: sarah4759 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-641697 sarah4759 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:20:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-641697 on kodiak island in alaska, there is one cigarette vending machine located in the cafeteria of a local fish processing plant [cannery, baby!] the trick was to go lateish at night, when very few souls were around. this was extraordinarily frightening, given the fairly long journey through brightly-lit hallways to get to the cafeteria, and the ancient machine's inability to accept anything except quarters, and the loud crashing jangle the change machine next to the cig machine made. ahh, memories. glad it didnt have age-verification. it even gave you free captain's keg-printed matchbooks if you pressed the button hard enough, even though the captain's keg closed twenty years earlier. on kodiak island in alaska, there is one cigarette vending machine located in the cafeteria of a local fish processing plant [cannery, baby!] the trick was to go lateish at night, when very few souls were around.

this was extraordinarily frightening, given the fairly long journey through brightly-lit hallways to get to the cafeteria, and the ancient machine’s inability to accept anything except quarters, and the loud crashing jangle the change machine next to the cig machine made.

ahh, memories. glad it didnt have age-verification. it even gave you free captain’s keg-printed matchbooks if you pressed the button hard enough, even though the captain’s keg closed twenty years earlier.

]]> By: tsiatko http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-641099 tsiatko Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:45:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-641099 Here in Portland, OR there are "Gumball Poetry" machines, used candy vending machines (the kind that have plastic containers) where you get a random poem and a gumball. Here in Portland, OR there are “Gumball Poetry” machines, used candy vending machines (the kind that have plastic containers) where you get a random poem and a gumball.

]]> By: Miss Cellania http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-627448 Miss Cellania Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:24:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-627448 I didn't include the cigarette machines because they are rare; I included them because of two stories on how Japan is enforcing age limits with new technology. I didn’t include the cigarette machines because they are rare; I included them because of two stories on how Japan is enforcing age limits with new technology.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-627430 Michelle Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:17:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-627430 I loved the "Coke Bot". It was cute. I should also mention the "Crow Food" was interesting. But, are crows really smart enough to learn how to operate a vending machine? Also, I think the "Cigarette Machines" was not worthy of the list, because you see them in airports, bars, gas stations, and elsewhere. For you see, they are very common. I loved the “Coke Bot”. It was cute. I should also mention the “Crow Food” was interesting. But, are crows really smart enough to learn how to operate a vending machine? Also, I think the “Cigarette Machines” was not worthy of the list, because you see them in airports, bars, gas stations, and elsewhere. For you see, they are very common.

]]> By: Silander http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-626229 Silander Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:28:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-626229 There's an Apple Vending machine INSIDE a Macy's in the Staten Island Mall. But why anyone would buy from a vending machine, inside a store, inside a mall WITH actual electronics stores, however, is beyond me. Half the time my Diet Coke doesn't come out, I'll be danged if I take a chance on a $500 iPhone. There’s an Apple Vending machine INSIDE a Macy’s in the Staten Island Mall. But why anyone would buy from a vending machine, inside a store, inside a mall WITH actual electronics stores, however, is beyond me. Half the time my Diet Coke doesn’t come out, I’ll be danged if I take a chance on a $500 iPhone.

]]> By: Rabbit http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-620620 Rabbit Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:29:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-620620 "Cigarette machines are only seen in antique stores in America these days, but they are still used in japan" Well that's not true is it. They're in almost every pub I've been in (I live in England) and from what I've heard they're not too rare in America either - I haven't got first hand experience of that though. And you just put your money in, no cards needed, if you're in the pub it's just taken for granted that you're 18. And it used to be 16 but the age is just going up for everything now which is ridiculous and if the drinking age goes up to 21 I will be the first to protest, even if it will only affect me for a few months. Anyway I'm rambling and digressing. So yeah, cigarette machines shouldn't be on the "strange and wonderful vending machines" list. “Cigarette machines are only seen in antique stores in America these days, but they are still used in japan”

Well that’s not true is it.
They’re in almost every pub I’ve been in (I live in England) and from what I’ve heard they’re not too rare in America either - I haven’t got first hand experience of that though.

And you just put your money in, no cards needed, if you’re in the pub it’s just taken for granted that you’re 18. And it used to be 16 but the age is just going up for everything now which is ridiculous and if the drinking age goes up to 21 I will be the first to protest, even if it will only affect me for a few months.

Anyway I’m rambling and digressing. So yeah, cigarette machines shouldn’t be on the “strange and wonderful vending machines” list.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-620618 Melissa Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:22:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-620618 I work at a casino in South Dakota, and there are cigarette vending machines at many of them, which do not require age verification. If you've got $5, you can get a pack of ciggys. I work at a casino in South Dakota, and there are cigarette vending machines at many of them, which do not require age verification. If you’ve got $5, you can get a pack of ciggys.

]]> By: vega http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-620608 vega Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:06:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-620608 i wonder if the coke bots move around? i wonder if the coke bots move around?

]]> By: Tyler http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-602354 Tyler Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:29:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-602354 There's a live lobster claw machine at Happy Endings in Hollywood (its a bar/restaurant, not a "massage parlor"). If you win one, the chef will cook it for you for free! My buddy won one, and it was delish. Although the whole concept is kinda disturbing to me. There’s a live lobster claw machine at Happy Endings in Hollywood (its a bar/restaurant, not a “massage parlor”). If you win one, the chef will cook it for you for free! My buddy won one, and it was delish. Although the whole concept is kinda disturbing to me.

]]> By: econobiker http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-597661 econobiker Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:21:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-597661 And nobody here mentioned the pet spa pet cleaning machine? You guys are so soft... http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1738258 And nobody here mentioned the pet spa pet cleaning machine? You guys are so soft…

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1738258

]]> By: Rebellus http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-594506 Rebellus Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:32:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-594506 Hah! In my neighborhood in Rome there are 3 gorgeous cigarette vending machines, and that's only counting the once I know of. None of those require anything more than a few Euros! (no IDs, nothing) I have upped my cigarette intake by a 100%! God bless those crazy Romans, they honestly don't give a rat's culo when it comes to these things. Other terrible practices they have done away with a)Paying for public transport b)Driving Sober. Brings tears of joy to my eyes, just thinking about it. Hah!
In my neighborhood in Rome there are 3 gorgeous cigarette vending machines, and that’s only counting the once I know of. None of those require anything more than a few Euros! (no IDs, nothing) I have upped my cigarette intake by a 100%! God bless those crazy Romans, they honestly don’t give a rat’s culo when it comes to these things.

Other terrible practices they have done away with a)Paying for public transport b)Driving Sober.

Brings tears of joy to my eyes, just thinking about it.

]]> By: Celeste http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-593012 Celeste Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:35:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-593012 I remember seeing the cigarette machines everywhere when I was growing up (80s/90s). They were mostly in the entrances to restaurants and in hotels and stuff. But I haven't seen one in forever. I don't go to bars but I guess it makes sense that they'd be there if anywhere. In Florida that's the only public place you can smoke anyway (I'm not sure which other states are the same but I know there are several). I imagine this is part of the reason for the change as well as, of course, liability of giving minors easy access to tobacco. The crow vending machine is truly awesome. I remember seeing the cigarette machines everywhere when I was growing up (80s/90s). They were mostly in the entrances to restaurants and in hotels and stuff. But I haven’t seen one in forever. I don’t go to bars but I guess it makes sense that they’d be there if anywhere. In Florida that’s the only public place you can smoke anyway (I’m not sure which other states are the same but I know there are several). I imagine this is part of the reason for the change as well as, of course, liability of giving minors easy access to tobacco.

The crow vending machine is truly awesome.

]]> By: gnarley http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-591974 gnarley Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:47:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-591974 In Israel there are cigarette vending machines all over. Plus quite a few machines for videos and DVDs. Both in English and in Hebrew. In Israel there are cigarette vending machines all over. Plus quite a few machines for videos and DVDs. Both in English and in Hebrew.

]]> By: Sath770 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-591228 Sath770 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:10:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-591228 you forgot about the vending machines tokyo like pants, jelly, and lots more... you forgot about the vending machines tokyo like pants, jelly, and lots more…

]]> By: Kateri http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-591220 Kateri Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:02:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-591220 we used to have a lobster claw machine in one of the korean shopping center on Oahu. By the time I went back to try it, it was gone. But evidently people won things, since their pictures were up right near the machine. we used to have a lobster claw machine in one of the korean shopping center on Oahu. By the time I went back to try it, it was gone. But evidently people won things, since their pictures were up right near the machine.

]]> By: O_o http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-591196 O_o Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:30:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-591196 I've seen the lobster machine here in the states. There's a pier in Norfolk, VA that has the same one. I’ve seen the lobster machine here in the states. There’s a pier in Norfolk, VA that has the same one.

]]> By: Santi http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-590992 Santi Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:28:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-590992 Hi everybody! In Pals, nothern spain there is a medieval curch with a candle vending machine, so the priest can be resting at home (in spanish) http://www.nopuedocreer.com/quelohayaninventado/5908/maquina-expendedora-cirios-pals-girona/ Hi everybody!

In Pals, nothern spain there is a medieval curch with a candle vending machine, so the priest can be resting at home (in spanish)

http://www.nopuedocreer.com/quelohayaninventado/5908/maquina-expendedo ra-cirios-pals-girona/

]]> By: DOJ http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-590984 DOJ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:19:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-590984 the crow one made me smile also, i'm pretty sure youtube has a vid of the lobster claw game in action the crow one made me smile
also, i’m pretty sure youtube has a vid of the lobster claw game in action

]]> By: MoniA http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-590480 MoniA Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:19:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-590480 the rows vending was cool. I also thought the coke bot was cute the rows vending was cool. I also thought the coke bot was cute

]]> By: ukanduit http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-590044 ukanduit Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:05:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-590044 I wonder if the crows will end up stealing from buskers and beggars I wonder if the crows will end up stealing from buskers and beggars

]]> By: Stolen Name http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589881 Stolen Name Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:46:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589881 Are cigarette vending machines really that rare in the states? I live in Atlanta and almost all of the bars have them. Are cigarette vending machines really that rare in the states? I live in Atlanta and almost all of the bars have them.

]]> By: SenorMysterioso http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589838 SenorMysterioso Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:11:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589838 I remember buying cigarettes from a machine in a pool hall as a kid, ahh the good ol' days :) I still see them around but now only at clubs and bars where you have to be at least 18 or 21 to get in anyway I remember buying cigarettes from a machine in a pool hall as a kid, ahh the good ol’ days :)

I still see them around but now only at clubs and bars where you have to be at least 18 or 21 to get in anyway

]]> By: kid_icarus http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589835 kid_icarus Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:10:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589835 i'm surprised no one has mentioned the vending machines at the top of mt. fuji here. it was a bit of a shocker to climb to the top carrying a victory beer and then realizing i could have just bought one from the vending machines up there. they were even mt fuji branded. i’m surprised no one has mentioned the vending machines at the top of mt. fuji here. it was a bit of a shocker to climb to the top carrying a victory beer and then realizing i could have just bought one from the vending machines up there. they were even mt fuji branded.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589806 Thomas Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:44:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589806 Hmm... No Art-o-mats here in Ga. I am sad. Hmm… No Art-o-mats here in Ga. I am sad.

]]> By: librarystein http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589752 librarystein Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:09:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589752 http://www.hollywoodriot.com/2008/04/25/zoinks-the-pot-vending-machine-has-been-stolen-by-the-feds/ Sadly, the marijuana vending machine was removed by force by the DEA in April. They just can't let us enjoy a good thing. *sigh* http://www.hollywoodriot.com/2008/04/25/zoinks-the-pot-vending-machine -has-been-stolen-by-the-feds/
Sadly, the marijuana vending machine was removed by force by the DEA in April. They just can’t let us enjoy a good thing. *sigh*

]]> By: Ry http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589580 Ry Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:06:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589580 Live bait vending machines were around well before 1993. As a kid in the 70's and 80's I can remember buying many a syrofoam cup of worms from them. It didn't seem odd at all at the time. Live bait vending machines were around well before 1993. As a kid in the 70’s and 80’s I can remember buying many a syrofoam cup of worms from them. It didn’t seem odd at all at the time.

]]> By: radams http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589553 radams Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:52:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589553 Here's a picture i took of an art vending machine in Buenos Aires: http://flickr.com/photos/cyberobin/981014135/in/set-72157601168297997/ Here’s a picture i took of an art vending machine in Buenos Aires:
http://flickr.com/photos/cyberobin/981014135/in/set-72157601168297997/

]]> By: Grok http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589551 Grok Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:47:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589551 What? No mention of the elusive <a href="http://www.snopes.com/risque/kinky/panties.asp" rel="nofollow">Used Panties Machine</a>? Ah, Japan... my quirk-o-meter overflows from thy <a href="http://inventorspot.com/files/images/9254939959548138.img_assist_custom.JPG" rel="nofollow">bounty</a>! What? No mention of the elusive Used Panties Machine? Ah, Japan… my quirk-o-meter overflows from thy bounty!

]]> By: PeteRepeat http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/02/strange-and-wonderful-vending-machines/#comment-589539 PeteRepeat Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:30:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=16520#comment-589539 Besides the Atlanta airport, the Las Vegas airport also has electronic vending machines. They also have slot machines, but that's expected from Las Vegas. Besides the Atlanta airport, the Las Vegas airport also has electronic vending machines. They also have slot machines, but that’s expected from Las Vegas.

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