> > This came to me while i was in my college canteen (in england that is!!). We have numerous vending machines and I wondered...
> >
> > ...What do you call a machine that makes vending machines?
> >
> > Is it:
> > a) a vending machine machine (not a typo)
> > or
> > b) a machine vendor?
> >
> >
> > Neo *fumbles in in his trouser pocket for his change*
>
> People make vending machines, not machines.
>
> Li-that sounds kinda weird-face

If machines can make cars, they should be able to make vending machines. The people only sell vending machines. They're called vending machine venders.
Howard