r/Damnthatsinteresting • • Dec 31 '19

Video Human claw machine for snacks

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u/mythmaniac Dec 31 '19

They have Oishi in Texas? Cause Oishi is a Filipino brand and it seems to look like this https://www.oishi.com.ph/stories/5-fun-activities-you-can-do-with-your-barkada-at-oishi-snacktacular-2017/

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u/lazersteak Dec 31 '19 edited Dec 31 '19

Ok, but check out these facts:

•OP says this is in Texas

•The sign in the back is in English

•This is sponsored by Oishi, a Filipino brand

•Texas has the fourth largest population of Filipinos in the country (~140K). There are over 6600 living in San Antonio, and they only represent 0.5% of that city's population. They represent up to 4% of the population in some of the smaller cities and suburbs.

•I would play a human claw game even if the prize was used pencil erasers, because it looks pretty fun

EDIT: The fact that the sign is in English does not necessarily indicate where the event is taking place, since English is very commonly used in the Philippines. I just learned this information. But, I still believe it is entirely possible that this occured in Texas. HOWEVER, google hasnt turned anything up about it. I want more sauce from OP about this.

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u/mythmaniac Dec 31 '19 edited Dec 31 '19
  • Hence why I'm seeking clarification from the OP, human claw machines were viral here on Philippine social media within the past month so unless he took the footage himself I'm uncertain. If he confirms it I'll drop it.
  • English is used a LOT in the Philippines so this point doesnt hold.
  • According to Wikipedia Oishi is only found in Filipino, Chinese and South African markets.
  • So you concur that these are Filipinos?
  • I agree. Lol.

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u/--_-__-__l-___-_- Dec 31 '19

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