Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Claw Machine

            Coming into Agios it seems there is always a surprise waiting to amuse. This particular occurrence appeared on the main square where a carnival claw machine had spontaneously sprung up. This is a money munching machine in which a coin is deposited bringing a short period of time to maneuver the metal claw to grab a stuffed toy before time is up and the claw drops. If your aim is true and with a little bit of luck, you could grab one of those furry little creatures. Well, for Ikarians cute stuffed animals and the like are not a rewarding challenge for their half Euro coin. As I walked past the ominous looking claw machine I noticed a few stuffed animals were there, strategically placed, but to make the claw machine more enticing to the customers, it also included were the following items; several pairs of designer sunglasses and watches, (no doubt knockoffs), a Hello Kitty purse, whiskey flasks, several packs of possibly stale Marlboro Reds, and a box of condoms. These appealing and eclectic prizes were available to any one man woman or child who had the coins and the spirit to take on the claw machine.

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