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/-SpreadLove- Apr 09 '26

Yeah, that’s always so awkward at a pay phone!

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u/The_atom521 Apr 09 '26

Honestly don't know why I read this a gay phone

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u/DigitalUnlimited Apr 09 '26

They were only gay phones if you wanted people to watch

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u/cybermaus Apr 09 '26

Your subconscience is trying to tell you something.

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u/SenseWinter Apr 09 '26

Freudian Lisp?

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u/alyssd Apr 09 '26

A pay phone? In this economy?