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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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... unless the person works voluntarily, that is.

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[–] gandalf_der_13te@feddit.org 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

well, the question is whether you enjoy the act of picking up a fruit and eating it, i guess. like, even if a full platter suddenly appears in front of you, you still have to shove the mass into your mouth. do you enjoy doing that? if not, then why do you eat?

[–] hansolo@lemmy.today 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

I find hunting, fishing, raising livestock, and gardening quite rewarding. Don't make the first ones vegan.

But plenty of people, per OP, don't "like" anything other than shoving food into their mouths, and sleeping.

This is such a stupid baby child perspective. Bitch, please, calories cost work. That's literally thermodynamics. Get over your erudite fantasies of fully automated luxury (gay optional) (space optional) communism being now. It's not now.

[–] gandalf_der_13te@feddit.org 1 points 40 minutes ago

i never said that other people find all work unpleasant to do. there are many people who do a whole lot of activities voluntarily. (just look at how many people go to the gym, etc.)

But plenty of people, per OP, don’t “like” anything other than shoving food into their mouths, and sleeping.

so no, that's not what i meant.