r/BeAmazed 16d ago

Miscellaneous / Others Conversation Pits Were a Popular Home Feature from the 1950s to 1970s, Designed for Social Interaction

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u/beardthatisweird 16d ago

That first one looks like a pain in the ass to clean, but also the perfect spot to sleep

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u/EntryProper580 16d ago edited 15d ago

Big group nap. It's a social activity.

Edit: This comment seems to have gotten out of my control, but thanks. :')

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u/Firm_Ambassador_1289 16d ago

Until you use a black light

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u/typhoidtimmy 16d ago

Dear God, it looks like a Jackson Pollock painting!!!!

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u/BasilSQ 16d ago

That's disgusting Quill

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u/SinkHoleDeMayo 16d ago

God, i hope it's urine.

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u/Skratt79 16d ago

Cumversation Pit

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u/obscure_monke 15d ago

Doesn't actually work. Buy one online, they're pretty cheap, and see for yourself.

It's one of the less harmful urban rumours that came from CSI.