Despite the lack of credibility, users still turn out exciting niche content. The best example is this tweet about the Richmond Gun Hole from @brockomole, who tweeted an impression of a revolver in a concrete sidewalk, calling it the Richmond Gun Hole. This post was viewed over a million times with over 34,000 likes. Gun Hole spins-off of the trend was inspired from the Chicago Rat Hole which was a concrete impression of a rat. …
An altar was quickly put up with glass jar candles. I placed an offering of a miniature figurine from My Neighbor Totoro that was from my pocket. Then came other offerings, including a battery, condom, crystal, and 3 pills of Wellbutrin. Later, some spare change was thrown in.
Immediately after this altar was crafted, people began wondering about the candles set up. There was a house party on the same block. Seemingly intoxicated partygoers came by to pay their respects. Someone drove by and yelled, “R.I.P.” …
The origins of the Gun Hole remain unknown, but it has existed for years prior. People who have lived near there for a few years say that it predates their residence. The imprint resembles a revolver with a long barrel, like a modern Ruger Blackhawk or a Peacemaker from the 1800s, just like the house. Or it could simply be from a toy pistol.
— Goad Gatsby in The Richmond Gun Hole Goes Viral