Slot addicts
My submission to "Breaking stereotypes".
I'd never really considered the Japanese stereotype of the slot machine addict - glued to the seat and hooked to a machine into which they deposit their yens in exchange for what? Artificially stimulated thrills?
A recent visit to Tokyo, my first ever, brought home the reality of this.
The game machine arcades are HUGE, some occupying several buildings along the same street, each building several storeys high and all packed - with hundreds and thousands of Japanese men and women... all adults, most addicts.
5 responses
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francesco scipioni gave props (25 Nov 2008):
Great!!
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Karen K Smith gave props (25 Nov 2008):
great shot and entry! In the US the adults are glued to the real slot machines!
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Michael Adams gave props (25 Nov 2008):
Great shot and wonderful about here!
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Tammy Espino gave props (25 Nov 2008):
Good eye to see this, wonderful shot!
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Richard Seah said (25 Nov 2008):
Thanks everyone for the positive comments here. I actually did not think about uploading this, if not for the Stereotype theme. Glad you all like this :-)
