# Pop Dispenser Parties (UPDATE) The Coca-Cola 'Happiness Machine' Hits a London College By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-happiness-machine References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2010/09/21/coca-cola-happiness-machine/) & [thecoca-colacompany](http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20100527_happiness_machine_clio.html) After gracing an American college with its generous presence, the [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex) 'Happiness Machine' struck again, this time at the [Imperial College of London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myheritage-ancient-origins). Dispensing copious numbers of free coke bottles along with popcorn, pizza, cupcakes, fruit salad and even a game of Twister, the Coca-Cola 'Happiness Machine' brought a sense of joy and community to the cafeteria that day. The mysterious giver within the vending machine snapped polaroid pictures and shook student's hands. One girl was so enthralled with this generous dispenser that she even gave it a hug. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Vending Machines:** Opportunity for vending machines to provide more than just products, but also interactive experiences and community engagement. - **Random Acts of Kindness:** The rise of unexpected acts of generosity by brands, creating positive emotional connections with consumers. - **Social Media Sharing:** The trend of capturing and sharing moments of surprise and joy on social media platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for beverage companies to incorporate interactive and experiential elements into vending machines. - **Food Industry:** Opportunity for food brands to create unique and memorable experiences around their products through surprise and generosity. - **Marketing Industry:** Opportunity for marketers to leverage random acts of kindness as a way to create positive brand associations and generate social media buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex.md) - [Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-coca-cola-billboard.md) - [Whimsical Snack Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaffa-cakes-installation.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogenpowered-vending-machine.md) - [Refillable Retail Soda Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-refill-machine.md) - [Bottle-Free Beverage Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-aqua-water-bar.md) - [Music-Themed Soda Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-onpack-promotion.md) - [Platform-Exclusive Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-happy-tears-zero-sugar.md)