r/BeAmazed • u/kennny41 • 15d 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 15d 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/Switchlord518 15d ago

Unless there's a bowl of keys by the door. Then it's for something else.

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u/Bright_Cod_376 15d ago

The fuck pit, for when you need the orgy contained to only part of the room.

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u/polagear 14d ago

Imagine the mess if it isn't contained!

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u/Switchlord518 14d ago

Just need a floor drain and a hose?

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u/ABucin 13d ago

“I just had the floor waxed.”

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u/TheBlueprint666 15d ago

Don’t forget the pampas grass out front too!

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u/ASimonez 14d ago

I immediately thought of The Ice Storm, but I don't remember if there actually was one of these in the book/ film lol

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u/_musesan_ 14d ago

Make sure the orgy pit has been scraped and buttered

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u/Switchlord518 14d ago

Happy cake day! 🎂 🤣

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u/_musesan_ 13d ago

Dance! Danke! (The first one is an autocorrect of the second)