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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
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Not that people having already heard them has ever stopped me from re-telling them anyway.

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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 10 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

I am forgetful and my wife has brain damage, so to an outside observer, our conversations probably look like we're stuck in a time loop

[–] qualia@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

Reminds me of that big famous movie where they use the time loop mechanic as a metaphor for dementia. Can't think of the name of it right now, but it'll come to me...

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago
[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 5 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

my gf is forgetful as hell so i can just recycle the same jokes/fun facts every 2 weeks

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I am forgetful and my wife has brain damage, so to an outside observer, our conversations probably look like we're stuck in a time loop

[–] prex@aussie.zone 5 points 17 hours ago

Relationship goals: brain damage