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Parts of an Arcade Machine and Their Edibility

There are many questions one can ask about the world; an infinite amount, in fact. It is only inevitable that the vast majority of these questions will go not just unanswered, but even unasked. It is up to us as human beings to do our part to carry the banner of curiosity and ask questions no other person may have thought of before.

Today, we will look through every single individual part that comprises the average arcade machine, to determine to what degree each one can be consumed by an average human being such as you or I.

Monitor – this part is inedible.

Control Panel – this part is inedible.

Joystick – this part is inedible.

Buttons – this part is inedible.

Speaker – this part is inedible.

Marquee – this part is inedible.

Bezel – this part is inedible.

T-Molding – this part is inedible.

Service Door – this part is inedible.

Coin Door – this part is inedible.

Coin Collector – this part is inedible.

Coin Storage – this part is inedible.

Coin Release Mechanism – this part is inedible.

Light – this part is inedible.

On/Off Switch – this part is inedible.

Ventilation – this part is inedible.

Vent Cover – this part is inedible.

CPU Board – this part is inedible.

Power Supply – this part is inedible.

A/C Power Cord – this part is inedible.

Side Panel – this part is inedible.

Wheels – this part is inedible.

Source: You don’t want to know. The things I’ve seen on the operating table. The feeling as I waited to see the A/C Power Cord… It’s enough to make the strongest of warriors shudder.