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/spudart 15d ago

Now with everyone each on their own phone, these conversation pits can come back. They can be called doomscrolling pits.

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u/spudart 15d ago

The center island can be full of outlets to plug in your phone for recharging.

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u/earthlings_all 15d ago

Ah shit y’all are on to something here

Make them dog-friendly somehow since no one is having kids

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u/Soggy_Box5252 15d ago

Look at that first one. That right there is dog bed heaven.

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u/MCM_Airbnb_Host 14d ago

I was imagining curling up in the sun for an afternoon nap with my cats. If I still had dogs that would be great too. Basically I just want a cuddle puddle with lots of soft fluffy creatures.