And for eating as well, presumably
From the erotically named Japan Probe (http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/10/20/vending-machine-sells-live-crabs/) website:
QuoteA Japanese reporter in Nanjing shows us a vending machine that sells live Shanghai Hairy Crabs.
The inside of the machine is kept at 5 degrees celsius, a temperature cold enough to make the crabs go into a state of hibernation. A sign states that all the crabs in the machine are fresh: if the crab is dead-on-arrival, they promise to give you three free crabs.
Converted into yen, the prices for the crabs range between 120 and 600 yen (depending on size). By cutting out the cost of store personnel, the seller can offer the crabs at 30% less than the usual price.
The Chinese man who came up with the idea for the vending machine enthusiastically declares that he is ready to consider offers if there is demand for his product in Japan.
CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABS
(http://imgur.com/vhobt.jpg)
I've heard that in Japan they have vending machines for the weirdest things.
One of the not-so-weird that I remember being told about were machines dispensing a variety of sushi rolls (I remember this because I thought it was a good idea, forgot about the weirder ones).
Also, when we finally figure out how to customize the thread-icons on this board, we need a "Japan", "Florida" and "Germany" icon for this subforum :)
There is an element of irony in the Japanese going "wtf d00d" at what some other country has in their vending machines. Especially given this (http://www.snopes.com/risque/kinky/panties.asp).
Quote from: Cain on October 25, 2010, 07:20:38 PM
There is an element of irony in the Japanese going "wtf d00d" at what some other country has in their vending machines. Especially given this (http://www.snopes.com/risque/kinky/panties.asp).
the obvious question is which country will first field vending machines that have
panties with crabs?
Quote from: Iptuous on October 25, 2010, 07:36:00 PM
Quote from: Cain on October 25, 2010, 07:20:38 PM
There is an element of irony in the Japanese going "wtf d00d" at what some other country has in their vending machines. Especially given this (http://www.snopes.com/risque/kinky/panties.asp).
the obvious question is which country will first field vending machines that have panties with crabs?
I'm really more interested in seeing crabs with panties, frankly.
Quote from: Liam on October 27, 2010, 12:15:29 AM
Your wish is my command!
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4079/pantycrabs.jpg)
<gibber>
Oh fuck me, THIS IS A GLORIOUS MOMENT FOR THE INTERNET.
You just crabbed my pants!!!
Quote from: Liam on October 27, 2010, 12:15:29 AM
Your wish is my command!
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4079/pantycrabs.jpg)
OH HOLY SHITE. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO FLOUNCE WHEN MASTERPIECES LIKE THIS COME ABOUT?!
repost (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=6621.msg954043#msg954043), technically. better execution, though.
:mittens:, BAI--your pantied crabs are too cute to tango!
What are you supposed to do with these crabs once you get them? Are they for eating or like hermit crabs and you keep them as a pet? It just seems if they are for eating it would be a total pain in the ass to get them one at a time.
I have this mental image of a distressed housewife trying to get enough crabs for dinner putting her quarters into the machine while the kids are running rampant screaming and begging for candy. :|
Quote from: Niamh on November 10, 2010, 03:34:31 PM
I have this mental image of a distressed housewife trying to get enough crabs for dinner putting her quarters into the machine while the kids are running rampant screaming and begging for candy. :|
Somehow I think having more than one kid running around screaming is not a problem in mainland China.
Quote from: Subetai on November 10, 2010, 04:25:37 PM
Quote from: Niamh on November 10, 2010, 03:34:31 PM
I have this mental image of a distressed housewife trying to get enough crabs for dinner putting her quarters into the machine while the kids are running rampant screaming and begging for candy. :|
Somehow I think having more than one kid running around screaming is not a problem in mainland China.
But the original post says Japan, ummmm, ok I know only one kid in China, I was thinking this was in Japan.
Nevermind.
Nanjing is in China.