Here it is — it’s 8.48pm.  You’ve just scarfed half a package of biscotti, with a little help from your friend Nutella.  The next thought is, “Jesus, I need some milk.”  As you sashay your way to the refrigerator, you start to remember — maybe you finished the milk last night?  Did you have it with your cereal this morning?  Opening the door to the cold box, your worst fears are realized.  OMFG YOU’RE OUT OF MILK.  What will you do?  You know, and I know, that all the stores in the immediate 100km closed long ago, as you live on the Franco-Swiss border.  As it would appear, you are shit out of luck.

…unless you reside in the wonderful community of St-Genis!  The city organizers recently rallied in an effort to eliminate late-night milk famine, and have provided the citizens of their locality with a novel addition to the main round-about’s plaza.  That’s right, folks.  St-Genis now has a milk vending machine:

The mirage.

Whether you drink milk by the cupful or by the liter, this machine will serve your needs.  With a flashy and shiny exterior, I’m convinced that any passers-by will be drawn to its majesty as I was.  Hell, with that adorable bovine face peering out at you, how could you resist?  Fuck the grocers — this thing is open 24/24, 7/7.

I’m licking my lips just thinking about it.