The Funball Machine
Bianca — August 5, 2008 — Pop Culture
References: zoomdoggle
The Fun-o-Meter idea machine is a really neat concept and a fantastic idea for those inspired by creativity and innovation. It looks just like a classic gum ball machine, but instead of vending coloured balls of bubble gum, it rolls out fun ideas.
For 50 cents, people get to check out fascinating ideas from people around the world based on articles posted on ZoomDoggle. For two quarters, people got a fun idea, a map, a standard vending machine toy, a lucky penny and a quarter back, so it really only ends up being a 24 cent fun investment.
Each day, the machine was moved to different spots are New York and ZoomDoggle tracked people's reactions in photos, as seen in this gallery.
ZoomDoggle's machine was such a hit, he's already looking to restock it with new ideas and is asking people for their contributions.
For 50 cents, people get to check out fascinating ideas from people around the world based on articles posted on ZoomDoggle. For two quarters, people got a fun idea, a map, a standard vending machine toy, a lucky penny and a quarter back, so it really only ends up being a 24 cent fun investment.
Each day, the machine was moved to different spots are New York and ZoomDoggle tracked people's reactions in photos, as seen in this gallery.
ZoomDoggle's machine was such a hit, he's already looking to restock it with new ideas and is asking people for their contributions.
Trend Themes
1. Idea Vending - Innovative vending machines that dispense creative ideas instead of products have the potential to engage and inspire individuals in a novel way.
2. Interactive Vending - Interactive vending machines like the Fun-o-Meter have the potential to create a unique customer experience and add value to traditional vending services.
3. Crowdsourced Content - The use of crowdsourced content to generate new and interesting ideas for vending machines can help companies stay on top of the latest trends and increase engagement with their customer base.
Industry Implications
1. Vending - Vending companies that embrace the trend of idea vending can carve out a unique niche in the market and provide additional value to consumers.
2. Marketing - Marketing firms can leverage interactive and novelty vending machines to create buzz around products or campaigns and increase brand awareness in a fun and memorable way.
3. Entertainment - The incorporation of idea vending machines into entertainment spaces like theme parks or movie theaters can provide an additional source of amusement for guests and enhance the overall experience.
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