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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
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    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
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You still get your house cleaned by someone from a different country, but you don't actually have to see them or let them into yours!

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

What I think is most stupid about these bots is that they aren't even trying to sell them as remote piloted surrogates.

I don't want a maid bot. It'd be pretty cool to control the robot myself from VR tho.

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Washing the dishes. VR edition. While you’re playing the game, the maid bot does the household chores. Just try not to drop anything valuable in VR, because the bot might break something IRL.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I'd use it to skateboard without hurting my actual body 😃

steps onto board; it snaps in half from the weight

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

There was a sci-fi movie where surrogate robot bodies were used for everything. Only very few people actually lived their lives using their real body. Was a pretty cool concept.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

Oh, thanks. It’s been many years since I’ve seen that movie. Had completely forgotten the name too.

[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 2 points 2 months ago

Yeah give me rich people getting into **ROBOT FIGHTS!**™

Or like let me rent it to do heavy housework for the day or something...
Doesn't have to be Robot Fights™ I guess...