Were Key Parties Real?

In the 1970s, the "key party" became a popular phenomenon among swinging couples, where attendees would pick keys out of a bowl and go home with whoever's keys they picked. These types of sex swap parties still happen today, and are apparently very popular in the Silicon Valley, according to a CNN report.

What does it mean when you put your keys in a bowl?

The idea behind a key party is simple. Couples are invited to attend a party with a bunch of other couples. One of the partners leaves their car keys in a bowl.

What does it mean to throw keys in a hat?

For those of you who may not know, a "key party" is when a group of several married couples get together and have a party, and at the end of the night, the husbands all place their keys into a large box or somthing similar.