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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.

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[–] SippyCup@lemmy.ml 29 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (14 children)

Working class is everybody who must work to live.

Wealth class is everybody else.

There is no such thing as a middle class, that is a lie. Everybody seems to think they're in the middle class, because that puts somebody below them, and gives them a reason to continue working under wage slavery. This is the purpose of the lie.

[–] khaleer@sopuli.xyz 8 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

I once had a friend, which gf had to send him like 10Euro per month, for him to get monthly more than minimal wage which was considered "middle class" for some fucking reason in this country.

He was so emotional about this shit, that I am still not sure if he was for real about that or not...

[–] vivalapivo@lemmy.today 3 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

for some fucking reason

I'm very curious what the reason is

[–] simsalabim@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

I bet it's for their bank. At least in Europe, many banks charge for your account if your income is below a threshold. My partner can't work full time so I send them like 50€ per month so that they don't have to pay bank fees. Which is ridiculous, as we have our 3 accounts all at the same bank.

[–] khaleer@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah, he was too young and student too, so not bank income tax yet.

He just wanted to feel better than those "bottom class losers". And I do not joke. He study economics.

[–] vivalapivo@lemmy.today 1 points 4 weeks ago

He study economics

Checks out

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