We must revive the inspired 1970s concept of the "conversation pit" (Discuss)

[Nevilledog]

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[Aristus]

1. I'll support the DU Conversation Pit,

if I can get some support for a return of the DU Grotto.

[Nevilledog]

5. I totally meant this for the Lounge. My multi-task abilities are not strong today.....lol

[Sneederbunk]

2. Where are the outlets for the Smartphone chargers?

[Hortensis]

10. First update to my mind. No need to confine conversation

to those in the pit, after all, and these days absolutely no chance it would be. Except maybe after a few rounds of the bong. (Does anyone still use those? )

[leighbythesea2]

3. 70s decor is making a comeback

Am all for it! No toddlers around the convo pit tho. Don't think you can put a baby gate all the way around.

[First Speaker]

6. That *anything* from the 70s is making a comeback is a terrifying thought...

...ugly clothes, ugly music, ugly politics. On the other hand--great movies, at least until *Star Wars* came along and ended Hollywood's second Golden Age. Funny thing--during the 70s, we had a great "nostalgia" boom. Mainly for the--wait for it--1930s! Even at the time, I wondered what sentient creature could be "nostalgic" for the 1930s...

[LeftInTX]

8. The 70's sure beat the 80s...The decor was not good though!

[JNelson6563]

12. Exactly. The 70's were pretty ugly.

To see it making a come back makes me feel like I've lived too long.

[leighbythesea2]

16. We are always nostalgic for something

I think? It's a condition. I personally love the 70s because I was a kid. So every car, motorcycle, music, type of clothing, TV show is tinged with "carefree". I get that being an adult in the 70s may have been fraught, recession, etc.
But even decor has charm for me. But I love mid century, and it was still part of the household decor in my moms 70s house.

[Aristus]

30. I agree.

I was a kid in the '70's. Since my childhood could best be described as idyllic, the '70's remain a great memory for me.

[leighbythesea2]

33. May like this

Link.
Luv the color and the furniture. They call it optimistic.
[link:https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/70s-vintage-homeware-modern-styling|

[stillcool]

17. sex, drugs, and rock & roll...

it worked...for a while. People need to get off of the meth/steroid/acid train, and mellow out.

[love_katz]

4. I'm in.

The early 1970's were a continuation of the rockin' and rollin' sixties. Great times! Who's in charge of bringing the stash?

[LeftInTX]

7. LOL

Looks like too much work!

[dameatball]

9. Need close-ups to see the burns in the upholstery and melted candle wax in the carpet.

[IcyPeas]

11. anyone remember the Beatle movie HELP!

"Hey, You've got to hide your love away" was playing .

[Clearly fogged in]

13. In North By Northwest

In North By Northwest, there is a scene in Hitchcock's house at Mt Rushmore looking down into the living room - it's not a pit but the camera angle makes it look that way. Hitchcock. Figures.

[ChazII]

14. The first elementary school I taught at had

one of these.

[Solly Mack]

15. No

[msongs]

18. aka the sunken living room nt

[Hugin]

20. If it's back in, I guess it's time for me to sell.

I am a proud owner of a still in service sunken living room.

There's a step down from the two entrances and the (not shag now) carpet runs about a foot and a half up the walls. Varnished pine paneling all throughout (which I do kind of like).

I have to admit an actual pit would have more of a coziness than somehow implying the room itself was all a pit.

[Nevilledog]

21. Up the walls? Is that to catch projectile vomit splash?

[Hugin]

25. Unfortunately, there is no drain in the floor...

or the carpet could be replaced with sheet vinyl and it would make a delightful wading pool for the kiddies.

The real center piece (and what I am thoroughly enjoying today) is a large manufactured stone gas fireplace. I swear each synthetic plaster rock is a unique cast of a Sasquatch footprint. Several others have seconded me on the observation. That reminds me, I've been meaning to look into the hobbies of the previous owners.

[Nevilledog]

26. Hmmmm......I wouldn't look too closely down in the basement.......

[Hugin]

29. Another touch is a three stick turned wood vertical bannister/divider between...

the living and dining rooms.

Each could be torn loose to beat an intruder or zombie horde with style and sophistication.

[leighbythesea2]

31. This all sounds amazing

To me. Don't change a thing.

[Red Mountain]

27. Pictures, please.

Sounds intriguing.

[Hugin]

19. Put it next to the forum host's hot tub.

Oops, did I say that out loud?

[Throckmorton]

22. Yes, now where did I put my leisure suit?

Let's break out the lava lamps and CB radios too.

[Nevilledog]

23. It's next to the lovely Avocado colored stove.

[Raine]

24. I remember those

from when I was in college, the student lounge had them.

[Klaralven]

28. Really? To actually, verbally talk with people?

We have smartphones for that now.

[leighbythesea2]

32. You know all those cool photos

From 70s of musicians and actors "hanging out" together?.
Now everyone would be staring @ a phone. Not cool @ all.

[Iggo]

34. Um...yeah..."conversation."

That's what those pits were for.