Any Idea of the Purpose of These?

[Jules]

The new owner, the lady that originally posted the question and photos, will take possession on Thursday. She’ll do some more measuring and maybe more photos. Her realtor is still trying to reach the original owner of this house. It was confirmed it was built in 2006.

 

[Jules]

We should have the answer to this by Wednesday evening. Maybe earlier. After speaking to the original owner, the lady that bought the house knows what it is. She’s teasing us now.

Her hints today.

“Dear Esteemed Readers,
The hour draws near when your final conjectures must be presented, for the much-anticipated unveiling of this season's diamond is but an evening away! Your devoted author must now tend to her earthly obligations before joyfully disclosing this eagerly awaited revelation.
Ponder these final clues as requested:
Though I have yet to witness a precise identification, your insights grow tantalizingly close as per today's sanctioned posts.
The elements required to unveil its true purpose can be procured from most local purveyors of provisions.
It is not a solitary item; multiple objects can be drawn from the pantry organizer, yet they share a common thread.
Take heed, dear readers, it can and cannot be the same use for all 27 slots. This paradox is the key to unlocking the mystery.
I shall not employ it for its intended function, though many others might.
As you prepare your last submissions, remember, gentle readers, the truth is oft hidden in plain sight.”

 

[StarSong]

hmm.... spools of thread or bobbins perhaps?

 

[Alizerine]

Exact dimensions of the slots might help.

 

[Jules]

hmm.... spools of thread or bobbins perhaps?

Maybe ribbons, etc for wrapping presents?

Exact dimensions of the slots might help.

Somewhere in all the posts, these numbers were shown. I can’t recall what they were.

 

[VintageBetter]

Could it be for packs of cigarettes?

 

[Naturally]

Whatever it is ... she's out of them

 

[jujube]

It can't be for anything like beans, or they'd just fall out of the bottom. Maybe for small packets of stuff, like instant oatmeal, seasoning mixes or candy? You'd be able to pull them out of the bottom.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

I say they are the unlikely guess of 'vertical window blinds' even if in the pantry lol

 

[Jules]

Here it is.



That’s from an old video of the family that used it. I did a screen shot. They filled the cups with snacks for school. Cheezits and stuff like that. The kids were having a great time.

JMO, 27 rows of junk food.

 

[papa tiger]

Common nobody gonna spoil kids with dispensers of crap foods.
It's a Trojan dispenser for a Real Horney toads. ...
Every vertical dispensary is just a different style of hornyest types.

 

[StarSong]

That’s from an old video of the family that used it. I did a screen shot. They filled the cups with snacks for school. Cheezits and stuff like that. The kids were having a great time.

JMO, 27 rows of junk food.

That's sad, ridiculous and very disheartening.

 

[MarkinPhx]

That's sad, ridiculous and very disheartening.

And a total letdown about the mystery. I was hoping that it was for something more exciting.

 

[Naturally]

Well a wall full of snacks is kind of exciting
... might keep me in the pantry for an evening

 

[StarSong]

Well a wall full of snacks is kind of exciting
... might keep me in the pantry for an evening

When I see something like this invention, I have to wonder why any parent would further encourage their children to eat this kind of crap by adding vending machine type fun and excitement to the equation.

 

[C50]

I find it hard to believe that is it's intended use, the snack idea seems more like a repurposed use. How many different type of snacks are packaged in just the right containers that would fit that despenser? I don't believe anyone is going to buy two hundred of the same snack to fill the slots, especially in the days before Costco!

If any parent truly built and filled all those bins with Cheezits for their kids I say shame on you.

 

[StarSong]

I find it hard to believe that is it's intended use, the snack idea seems more like a repurposed use. How many different type of snacks are packaged in just the right containers that would fit that despenser? I don't believe anyone is going to buy two hundred of the same snack to fill the slots, especially in the days before Costco!

If any parent truly built and filled all those bins with Cheezits for their kids I say shame on you.

From what I gather, the photo was from the parents who designed and built this. I'm guessing those are disposable serving cups, rather like what restaurants pack dressing and croutons in for to-go salads.

 

[caramel]

I like it. Those look like fruit cups, the kind that kids pack in their lunch. The kids can pick what they want and the parents can see how many are left.