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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
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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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[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

The draft wasn’t ditched. The selective service has been active for decades, it isn’t supposed to be left active unless somebody is going to use the draft.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world -3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Incorrect.

That it is still a law on the books does not make it 'active'. There is a law here in Kansas City that still bans automobiles on Main St., but I wouldn't call it 'active', and nor should anyone else.

It was ditched, and with good reason. (At least for the the Epstein Class.)

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

You are required to sign up for the selective service as a penis haver at 18 so I genuinely have no fucking clue what you are talking about.

[–] dotCody@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

as a penis haver

Thank you for correctly gendering myself and many others 🥲

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world -3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Clearly.

I would recommend you go look up the word 'effective'. That will help with your confusion. Good day to you.