I thought the Japanese banana vending machine we saw last week was pretty weird. But compared to this Chinese vending machine which dispenses ACTUAL, LIVING crabs in little plastic containers, well, yeah.
The machine stores its Shanghai Hairy Crabs in a state of hibernation at temperatures of 5C. They’re guaranteed for freshness, and a sign on the machine states that if your crab is dead, you get three free ones for your trouble. Prices range from roughly $US1.50 to $US7.
So, first we had bananas and now we have crabs. I just hope they don’t get stuck on the way out because I am not sticking my hand up in there. [JapanProbe via PopSci]
Ash
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 8:15 AMCruel..
Natalie
Monday, October 25, 2010 at 1:53 PMTo everyone who’s commented on how inhumane this is, I’m assuming you’re all vegetarians?
Nathan Holmes
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 12:33 PMThat is absolutely disgusting.
Poor crabs…
Steve
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2:49 PM*Buys crab then stomp on it in-store
“hello? Dead crab? 3 please!”
olearymo
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11:38 PMThis seems inhumane. I don’t believe this would be legal.
Michael
Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 6:25 PMWhen I read the title I thought this was another Japanese panty vending machine story.