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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
  3. No politics
    • 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
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct and the TOS

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[–] myrmidex@belgae.social 6 points 1 day ago (17 children)

How is it more hygienic? I can't imagine that extra brim holding off a lot of the shit particles launched into the room upon flushing.

[–] gustofwind@lemmy.world 38 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (15 children)

It doesn’t make your bathroom shit free or something but it does do this 🤷‍♀️

Not sure if it’s better or worse in any meaningful way tho

Edit: I assume commenter meant the whole seat including the lid but that could be a miscommunication

[–] athatet@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago (10 children)

I really doesn’t matter tho because poop particles are everywhere regardless of your toilet seat orientation.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 4 points 1 day ago

House dust is up to 50% human skin particles. You're breathing in all sorts of crap, and outside I'm sure there's loads more including animal crap.

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