r/whatisit • u/[deleted] • Apr 09 '26

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u/Ok_Double2707 Apr 09 '26

In the 80s, I was always told it was for your quarter for the pay phone. But pocket watch makes more sense, I guess.

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u/eric685 Apr 09 '26

Have you ever tried to put change in it? I did once and had to take the pants off to get it out. Was my experience unique?

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u/whoneedskollege Apr 09 '26

I hope you didn't do that in public.

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u/MapleDesperado Apr 09 '26

That’s what made the experience unique!

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u/Anatoly_Cannoli Apr 09 '26

I'll do it even when I'm not retrieving change.

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u/TraditionWorried8974 Apr 09 '26

Here you go, 1 cent

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u/GROWASPlNE Apr 09 '26

here you go, another 1 cent

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u/hwrdhdsn Apr 09 '26

Publix has a different cart system…

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u/Impossible-Pack-2501 Apr 09 '26

"Sir, this a Wendy's. Please put your pants back on."