Coupon Spitter

Coupon Spitter

n. A device on a flexible mount that is immovably affixed to the edge of a SHELF and which protrudes about 6 inches (15mm) outwards into the AISLE, and which may have a proximity sensor sensitive to the approach of a CUSTOMER or any other object. Upon such approach, it may eject a COUPON which dangles from it as an enticement to take the COUPON. Unaccepted COUPONS may be returned to a tray on top of the device.

Most such devices are red, to draw attention. Some also have red blinking lights. Some make noises or play recorded messages. Some even have a mini-TV. See also CLIP STRIP.

NOTE: Little kids are understandably fascinated by these things, and it's no accident that they are always attached to a fairly low SHELF. The PRICE CONTROL DEPARTMENT maintains them.

CAUTION: Be careful not to whack your head on one as you get up from WORKING a HOLE beneath! The attachment's flexibility typically only goes side-to-side, to recoil from errant SHOPPING CARTS.