Ah, vending machines. You can get just about anything you want from a vending machine. Soft drinks, candy, gum, potato chips, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, newspapers, stamps, postcards, lottery tickets, cigarettes, photos, detergent, aspirin, even condoms.
Here's a coin-operated contraption that debuted at the Second Automatic Vending Exhibition and Convention at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminister, London in 1960. While it doesn't seem to have caught on, it's worth a look (and whatever loose change you may have in your pocket):
I'm still trying to find out if you need to show the machine your ID.
Hi, Kirk!
ReplyDeleteA vending machine that dispenses whisky? What's next... a blustery reality show host as president?
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You assert that you can get just about anything you want from a vending machine. That would be true if the dang thing always worked properly. Why, if I had a nickel for every time one of those contraptions robbed me, I'd... well, I'd have a lot of nickels, I'll tell you that! On the eve of a big date whilst in my teens, I approached a vending machine that sold condoms. I was reluctant to trust, knowing how often machines eat your money. I finally worked up the nerve, inserted my coins and out they came. Yessir, I got lucky with that vending machine but, unfortunately, not with my date. :)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good buddy Kirk!
I hope you at least got a kiss good night, Shady.
DeleteRe the whisky dispenser, you wrote:
Delete<< I'm still trying to find out if you need to show the machine your ID or not. >>
I think the newer models are equipped with a technology called "bloodshot eye recognition."
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Shady, why not? If bar codes can be scanned...
DeleteAnd in Japan, underwear, but not for yourself.
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DeleteWhat can I say, Adam? There's obviously a cultural difference there.
DeleteIf they came in gin, they'd made a mint off me.
ReplyDeleteHa! I knew if you came over, maddie, you'd mention gin.
DeleteI don't believe I've ever had gin, but your enthusiasm for it makes me want to give it a try.
I have had a Long Island Ice Tea, but that's only 1/5 gin.
I will warn you Kirk, it seems most people either love it or hate it. Doesn't seem to be a in between.
DeleteI'll start out with a very small sip, maddie.
Delete"Belly up to the vending machine" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
ReplyDeleteI guess that's why the idea never took off, Debra.
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