Recently came across a fun picture on Engadget of a Anger Release vending machine by artist Yarisa Kublitz. The vending machine smashes fine china to smithereens when you drop in your coin.

Now, in my opinion, all vending machines are just as hostile as this artist's rendition, and they ALL probably could use a moment to chill out and relax once in a while.

There's plenty of evidence to support this idea. Don't you worry about your potato chips as they fall from the top shelf? How many times have your sneakers gotten soaked with overfizzed Coca-cola that was maliciously shaken up on the way out the shoot? Ever have one refuse your perfectly good dollar? Not to mention the sad track record of vending machines that send you to the GingerAle button when you wanted a Dr. Pepper, and vice versa.

Aha! I rest my case. Working non-stop leaves everyone a bit ragged and testy.

So, next time you see a stressed out vending machine...or anything else that looks like it might be in a similar condition... give it a little pat and a kind word instead of shaking or kicking it.

And for all of us llama kindreds, starting the day here with a smile will also help soothe the savage soda machine in everyone. :-)

Oh, and if you go to Yarisa's web site. I really like the video in the middle with the three chairs. Check it out!

"I want to be here with YOU!!!!"