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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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[–] CptHacke@lemm.ee 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I learned to avoid it, does that count?

[–] Darkcoffee@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

That's a good lesson.

[–] iamericandre@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I learned someone out there is addicted to eating couch stuffing

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

And toilet paper!

[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I don't think TLC stands for The Learning Channel it's more like KFC just stands fir KFC but i would suggest Toddlers, Lushs , and Crazys

[–] TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

It definitely used to be The Learning Channel just as KFC used to be Kentucky Fried Chicken.

[–] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

It started out as The Learning Channel, now it's just TLC.

[–] Terrapinjoe@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That guy's spoon was too big

[–] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] LOLseas@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

Tuesday's coming, did you bring your coat?

[–] Ceruleum@lemmy.wtf 1 points 1 month ago

One man's loss is another one's profit.

[–] PillowTalk420@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

TLC could have had it all if they just accepted Don Hertzfeld's stuff instead of having Rejected him. 😔

[–] Zedd_Prophecy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

I learned reality based shows suck.

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I learned that ignorance truly is bliss!

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I learned my parents have bad taste

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Loads and loads, up until 1998 when they pivoted to reality TV.

[–] MajesticElevator@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 month ago

So not in the past 20 years

[–] hakunawazo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago
[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

The don't go chasing waterfalls.