# 21: The Looove Machines
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The Story:Dude, Japan is a fucked up place.
Yes, I know you've seen Strike Witches, but I'm not talking about that.
See, Japan's got this thing about panties and...
Yes, I know you've seen Agent Aika too. Will you listen already?
Anyway, they've got this thing about panties and, well, they also have an obsession about vending machines too. Machines that give out bananas, balloons, fried fish, crepes, porn, dildos, eggs, neckties, boardgames, rhinoceros beetles, beer and yes, even Pokemon stuff.
See? I was able to work it in again.
But the weirdest thing? They've got vending machines that sell panties. No, not new ones. Ones that have been "soiled."
Ahem.
About 500 yen per pair too. That's about $6.50, I think.
Seriously, what the hell, Japan?
Yes, I know you've seen Ikki Tousen too. Seriously, I wonder about you too.
Well, Is It True?Well, you'd think it wasn't but...
According to Snopes, it is.
Theoretically the practice was banned in 1993, but, some report that they're still around. There seems to be a great deal of debate on the subject though, with some saying "No, those are for new panties" and others disagreeing and stating that they've personally seen them.
I will note that there are a number of valid reports of a few stores that sell "used" panties. The existence of those places doesn't seem to be in doubt.
Random Notes Here's a video from The Japan Channel showing the location of one such machine:
http://www.break.com/usercontent/2011/7/2/girls-panty-vending-machine-in-japan-2078673Oh, and for those wondering, ebay very explicitly bans the sale of unwashed undergarments. Sorry.
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