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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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[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

He knows. For instance, all plumbing projects require at minimum three trips to the hardware store:

The first trip for what you thought you needed. The second trip for what you actually needed. And the third trip to buy another one of whatever else it was that broke as soon as you touched it.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I get no joy from DIY projects for that reason. And you forgot that halfway through it turns out you need to buy a special tool.

[–] varyingExpertise@feddit.org 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

After a few years of homeownership you usually have everything for stuff around the house in the tool room.

I'm just noticing that having a tool room sounds unusual, seeing it written down.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think that's normally the garage...

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

If you keep your tools there, but not your car, guess what? It's the tool room now!

[–] Eczpurt@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago

Same deal visiting the doctors.

[–] Tujio@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I once had to work super late for dumb reasons. I called the security company and told them I'd be working till ten, so don't freak out that the alarm system doesn't get armed. Lady said "Done. Thanks and have a good night!" in a really chipper tone.

Motherfucker I just told you I'm working till 10pm on a Sunday. I'm not gonna have a good night.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Spoken like someone on automatic.

[–] Tujio@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Absolutely was. No ill intent. Just... dammit.

[–] kambusha@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

Sorry for your loss

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

She was probably working even later, if she was working st the time you called.

[–] Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)
[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yep, my experience a few hours ago.

[–] Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Seek the truth, always.

[–] prex@aussie.zone 1 points 1 month ago

Welcome to Costco I love you.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Hearing "see you soon" from someone you know and see often isn't nearly as creepy as just getting a letter in the mail with no return address or stamps with a message comprised of magazine cut-outs saying the same thing.

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

Fucking my mechanic said that. We both paused then he said, "not that soon." Yeah I don't like getting jinxed.

[–] joyjoy@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

Not if I see you first