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This forward-thinking bank would equip its ATMs with lemonade dispensers. Only bank cardholders would have access to this function, and it would come for free, perhaps with a certain minimum balance. People who hold accounts with other institutions would be allowed to withdraw cash -- but not lemonade.
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I like this - perhaps if you've got more than a certain amount in your account the ATM would dispense something tasty, like a small square of chocolate, or a marron glacé, or a few roasted cashew nuts. |
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And if you go over your overdraft, rather than wallop you with a massive charge, the ATM squirts a nut brown ordure cocktail at your face/chest/genitals (depending). |
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Might be even better if you make it seasonal. Lemonade in the spring and summer, hot or cold cider in the fall, and hot cocoa in the winter. |
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Well, Nick, truly by "lemonade" I meant your favorite seasonal drink :)
However, hot drinks make things slightly more complicated -- perhaps a heat exchanger could be used to heat the drink with the waste heat produced by the ATM's guts? |
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I see it as a cool add-on. You just bend down and turn
your face up, and then you get some lemonade. Keep
it simple and pure. Love it + |
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+ I like it. Maybe one could make an origami cup with some money, or cups could be stored in a dispenser nearby. |
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I say make it free to anyone who has a card to put into the machine period. Then they can collect information from non-account holders for marketing purposes and persuade them to keep coming back for free lemonade until they finally sign up to get an account. |
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[+] for origami £5 note cups. |
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