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If you love cocktails and gambling, this Barbot Slot Machine is right up your alley. The device was created over a 21 day period by NYC Resistor, and took part in last year’s Hackerspace Challenge sponsored by VIMBY and Scion. Instead of rewarding players with money, Barbot offers precisely crafted cocktails, complete with a Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas theme:
The computer receives the result and sends ingredients and proportions for the winning drink to a microcontroller, which directs the bar unit, where pressurized containers store alcohol and mixers. The microcontroller uses solenoid valves to flow the ingredients in timed increments through a group of nozzles. An LED screen displays what’s just been served, along with witty lines inspired by Fear and Loathing.
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For the aspiring bottle musician, there’s Tuned Pale Ale, which features a musical scale on the label. Simply drink the beer down to the note you want and blow to hear hear it play. Apparently the package doubles as a drumming box, with the special washboard shape of the bottles also acting as percussion source. However, you may put in all the drinking work to create perfectly tuned bottle music just to find yourself to shitfaced to play.
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From That’s Nerdalicious! There are some awesome products coming out of Star Wars Celebration V this year, and this Stormtrooper insulated thermos is definitely a testament to that.
However, if beer is your drink, there’s also a Hoth Brewing Company mug. Both items are exclusive to the Star Wars Shop and will ship on August 30th.
Product Page: Thermos ($25) Mug ($13)
From That’s Nerdalicious!: Now all you need is a D-Pad to finally get your alcoholism under control. But there’s no hope if you like to take a swig of Playstation now and then.
Product Page ($10 via Technabob)
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As this ad for the UK’s Drench line of spring water illustrates—staying hydrated is important. That’s especially true when you need to summon the brainpower necessary to solve your own head puzzle.
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From That’s Nerdalicious!: When faced with a zombie infestation, you will need all of the energy you can muster. That’s where the Zombie Survival Energy Drink comes in. Plus, after its caffeinated contents have been consumed, you can fill the can with rocks and throw it at the zombies. It won’t kill them of course, but it might buy you an extra second or two to escape.
Product Page ($41 for 24-count case/Pre-Order for September 2010)
The original Blood Energy Potion from Harcos Labs didn’t turn me into a vampire, so I didn’t have much fear that drinking Zombie Blood would turn me into an undead idiot with a thing for brains. But I have to admit that I have this whole sluggish yet hyper feeling going on right now.
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Because a full charge on this mug means your mouth is gonna get burned. And God help you if your dog gets underfoot before you’ve had enough coffee to summon the agility necessary to prevent tripping and spilling scaling hot liquid all over yourself.
Best to keep this battery at half to 3/4 charged at all times.
Product Page ($28 via Super Punch)
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Feeling sluggish? Well, Zombie Blood is just what you need to go from falling asleep at your desk to falling asleep while lurching slowly around your office. Sorry, the vending machine doesn’t have Hostess “Brains” on the menu, you’ll just have to hunt down that Bill guy from HR. You never liked that asshole anyway.
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