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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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[–] Alienmonkey@mander.xyz 16 points 1 week ago

That we live in a time where showing ice-less beverages in media could be portrayed as rebellious is just remarkable.

[–] Bwoj@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago

I don’t blame them. You might get shot.

[–] shyguyblue@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

I've been playing Planet Crafter a ton lately. The storage locker I keep the ice in is labeled "frozen water" so I don't get mad while playing :/

[–] mech@feddit.org 9 points 1 week ago

Is that even legal?

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Imma start ordering all my drinks by following up with "abolish ICE."

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Does the same apply to tacos as well? 🌮

[–] hightrix@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

I’ve never heard anyone hesitate to ask for ice in their taco.

[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

As a vegetarian, I always eat my tacos without chicken.

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

"One taco, no chicken, no ice."

That's going to be a pretty interesting order to hear.

[–] Aeri@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

I want a large country with no ice

[–] ilillilillilillililli@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

While working in fast food, I realized just how disgusting the ice bin gets. Also: the amount of drink you get is at least 1/3 less after ice is added and temperature has never been a huge concern to me. I'd much rather have a slightly warmer beverage than one diluted with germ-laden water. So, yeah. Fuck ICE (and adding frozen water to beverages).

Honestly I'd be fine with them under filling the soda. I just don't want my drink cold, but also yeah. The ice chute is nearly impossible to clean, so it doesn't get clean.

[–] qfe0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I guess they wouldn't ask for crushed ice either

[–] TachyonTele@piefed.social 3 points 1 week ago

I'm asking for crushed ice

[–] wolfeh@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

I certainly would. 😁

[–] aloofPenguin@piefed.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I remember having this exact conversation/ epiphany yesterday night with family

[–] Alienmonkey@mander.xyz 3 points 1 week ago

I contend that morphic resonance is a thing.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've been saying "extra frozen water" recently

[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

The word ice might die out soon