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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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  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
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[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

The idea that you have to earn a living means you dont deserve to live.

[–] Haquer@lemmy.today 3 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

I get what you're saying, but I think it'd be better phrased as 'the system' (rich people) don't want you to live.

[–] Fishnoodle@lemmy.world 3 points 4 hours ago

The system is designed so that you must prove your worth every day, and provide more profit than you take in wages, every day. It was designed to exploit you for everything you have to offer.

If you continue to adhere to the same system, your best case scenario is to be 'allowed' a peaceful death after a lifetime of doing everything 'right'.

[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 hours ago

I often hear that phrase from parents. Its not entirely rich people reinforcing the system. Until everyone has stopped being capitalism-pilled, we're cooked.