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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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[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 day ago

Why do noses run and feet smell?

[–] Big_Boss_77@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 17 hours ago

If something can get passed, can it also get futured?

Absolutely Yes, is a requirement as a critical thinker!

[–] NachBarcelona@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago

The quote "I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned" is attributed to physicist Richard Feynman (or Daniel Dennett?)

I like how you think OP.

[–] mike_wooskey@lemmy.thewooskeys.com 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 1 points 21 hours ago
[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Isn't questioning an answer just asking another question?

[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 1 points 21 hours ago

I question your answer.

[–] Winter_Oven@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not OP, but I think it is more about the wordplay than the concept, imo

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago

Yes, it is.

[–] Nioxic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

But can you answer this question?

[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Unfortunately, no, I can't. Although someday maybe I will be able to!

[–] mexicancartel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)
[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Because answering questions is something I am unable to do. In fact, I simply wouldn’t believe it if someone told me I had just answered a question.

[–] mexicancartel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Did I question your answer?

[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 hours ago

No. I am answering your question. Do you question this answer?