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July 27, 2007 9:22 AM PDT

Socks vending machine is quite a feat

by Tim Moynihan
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Enjoy cool, refreshing socks anywhere you go.

(Credit: Design-Italia.it)

As a wise woman once said, "Socks rock." Most people never leave home without a pair of socks, at least if they're wearing shoes.

But just in case, the Gallo stockings vending machine allows anyone to protect their feet from the inside of their shoes in a pinch.

The psychedelic Italian vending machine dispenses a wide array of absorbent footwear, perfect for yuletide emergencies, ad-hoc puppetry sessions, or avoiding fashion police busts.

Unfortunately, seeing and using the machine could lead to a frustrating infinite loop.

1. You see the machine.

2. It blows your socks off.

3. You buy new socks.

4. It blows those socks off.

5. Go to 3.

[Via Notcot.org]

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You say "frustrating infinite loop"....
by thatcherm July 27, 2007 10:29 AM PDT
...they say "genius marketing plan designed to boost sales."
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relax, mate...
by mildngreen July 27, 2007 1:45 PM PDT
The "frustrating infinite loop" comment was made in jest. Have a pint or something.
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by CHASEJO May 29, 2008 9:46 AM PDT
THIS REMIND SME OF THOSE UMBROLLY UMBRELLA VENDING MACHINES YOU SEE AROUND TOWN.
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