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/Reatona 15d ago

I grew up in the 60s and 70s and literally never saw one of these in real life.

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u/Senior-Albatross 15d ago

I think I have seen one at my affluent Uncle's lake house.

That fucking place was the perfect venue for a drug and sex party in 1978 and it's still exactly the same. Even has a fancy record changer.