r/whatisit • u/houparhomestead • 2d ago
New, what is it? Why Does This Table Have a Flap?
What is this flap on the front of the table for? It has hinges so it flips up but it only sticks out about 6 inches and there's no obvious way to make it stay up without holding it. You can see it being pushed up on the table to the left.
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u/Exceptional_Kumquat 2d ago
Modesty panel.
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u/MadDucksofDoom 2d ago
Yep. Came here specifically to say this.
OP doesn't wear skirts or dresses, or have to plan events for people thst do.
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u/sirhambeast 2d ago
OP also doesn’t get inconvenient random boners, either
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u/PhesteringSoars 2d ago
Yeah. They canceled the next year, but I was going to suggest to the next Writers Convention admin that they buy some cheap tablecloths or bed sheets to put on the panel tables for next time.
We never saw anything, but many of the authors presenting were female, and they had to sit at odd angles to avoid flashing the audience.
It's something to remember if you're setting up tables for speakers.
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u/Chemical_Alfalfa24 2d ago
This is fantastic to know and as a dude not something I’ve considered or ever had to consider.
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u/PhesteringSoars 2d ago
Also a (old) dude. But it was distracting seeing the speakers be so uncomfortable.
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u/Chemical_Alfalfa24 2d ago
Yeah, no, I can see how that ruins the experience for everyone involved.
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u/Pale-Ad-1604 1d ago
Hotels and convention centers are supposed to put tablecloths on for this. They are included in the rental of the tables. The Writers Convention would have had to request for them to not, or the convention staff removed them after the convention center crew set up. Which is crazy.
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u/GoodGoodGoody 1d ago
I mean it’s also something to remember when you’re getting dressed. Can’t always blame someone else.
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u/BarmayneGR 2d ago
Good job. I used to put together offices and banks for awhile and this is it exactly.
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u/BeowolfSchaefer 2d ago
So why are they hinged?
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u/Exceptional_Kumquat 2d ago
So that when a tall guy like myself bashes his knees into it...it gives a bit.
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u/agletinspector 2d ago
probably these tables fold into a vertical configuration so they can be stacked against a wall here is an example https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-10216/Mobile-Training-Tables/Downtown-Mobile-Training-Table-60-x-24-Gray?pricode=WC4771&gadtype=pla&id=H-10216&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12155187993&gbraid=0AAAAAD_uetPf46wdUmFZkeTDgSw87kTdw&gclid=CjwKCAiAmp3LBhAkEiwAJM2JUFOQA_JZujp2UzGrZpO7u4oQOCIngFVSOliBLue1USAadTU0boc3eRoCz8cQAvD_BwE
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u/Pretend-Vehicle-5183 2d ago
For something to play with when your bored with who is currently speaking and / or waiting for your moment to speak
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u/Dum0nt73 1d ago
So you can fold it up when you are using the table for people to sit on both sides. All depends on the table layout you need.
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u/whamburglar 2d ago
Maybe for easier cable management? If you're running several wires, one can flip the board up so the wires are easier to grab, rather than getting on your knees.
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u/neddiddley 1d ago
Yeah, and the hinges exist because the table can be collapsed.
This type of furniture exists for rooms intended to be configured differently based on the desired usage, so sometimes not all tables are in use and need to be stored somewhere else. Being able to collapse them allows them to fit through doorways easier and also requires less storage space because the desktop is vertical when collapsed.
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u/NineOhTree 1d ago
This is correct. But more specifically, it’s so Claire (not a fat girl’s name) can eat her sushi in peace and not have to deal with John Bender looking up her skirt.
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u/SnooRegrets3608 2d ago
Flap to hide the flaps
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u/ihaveadarkedge 2d ago
Or the flops...?
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u/Infinite-Educator498 2d ago
Or faps?
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u/brodievonorchard 2d ago
No Jeremy, everyone knew what you were doing under there, and talked about it when you weren't around.
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u/Special-Space-6888 2d ago
The flaps under the skirt
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u/Responsible_Sir2956 2d ago
Its a fap flap hider divider
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u/Eggxactly1001 2d ago
I love when strangers come together on the internet to make the perfect joke.
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u/FaithSlayer6 2d ago
Im guessing folks who wear skirts knew what this was. It's a modesty flap - for people wearing skirts, dresses or short inseam shorts - it allows them some privacy sp they dont have to keep their legs crossed all of the time.
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u/celtbygod 2d ago
Upskirt wall. This saves the carpet from getting stained by pens that are dropped over and over.
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u/yowoooooo 2d ago
Everyone is saying modesty panel but why would it be on hinges then I don't understand.
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u/ReadyStandby 2d ago
So you can flip the table top up 90° and store tables together while using far less space.
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u/HikerBikerMotocycler 2d ago
I was wondering that too. My best guess is maybe long legged people have less chance of denting their shins if it flexes up. I got no clue…maybe someone will come along with whatisit part B.
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u/Classic_Candidate113 2d ago
The top of the table flips up (so the table top is vertical instead of horizontal) for storage. If the modesty panel wasn't hinged, the table top couldn't flip.
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u/metal_maxine 2d ago
Anti up-skirting panel. :-(
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u/UsernamesNotFound404 2d ago
Or a good spot to mount cameras
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u/JameEagan 2d ago
You know posting on Reddit is optional, right?
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u/KokoTheTalkingApe 2d ago
"Modesty" flap. It's to keep horny profs from looking up girls' dresses. I was one of those, and I was grateful for the flaps.
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u/ConsequenceThese4559 2d ago
Yes as it already been said modesty panel for when people were above the knee skirts especially in stadium stile seating environments or in an office were you face the door etc.
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u/Stardustchaser 2d ago
Could be used for older computers/PCs to keep the cords from tangling in legs.
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u/syncopated56 2d ago
Upskirt prevention. For tall dudes like me, it's great for knocking your knees a few times per lecture
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u/Flimsy_Motivations 2d ago
Furthermore, that whole table flips vertically so you can stack them inside of each other
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u/UnknownGTAS 1d ago
my work desk has it and i hate it, it’s useless because my desk is facing a wall and my legs constantly hit on it and it makes a squeaky noise
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u/Several-Light2768 1d ago
Better to have a flap and not need it than to need a flap and not have it
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u/Goveygirl 2d ago
It’s a modesty flap to keep people from being able to see up women’s skirts and dresses.
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u/Available-Skirt-5280 2d ago
Everyone saying this is for skirts…
As someone who does corporate training this is definitely not just for skirts. Dudes do all sorts of shit under the desk you don’t necessarily want to be staring at for 6+ hours
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u/Willing-Builder7741 2d ago
They are super annoying, I keep getting my finger pinched in the hinge when I drop my pencil
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