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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.

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Maybe this is a regional thing but I've always called it the US

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[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

'murca (not sure if anyone actually calls it that).

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Thought we were calling it Amerikkka or the imperial core.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 months ago

At least tankies have interesting thoughts...

[–] GenLe@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

I actually use both, depending on the context of the conversation and the people I am speaking with. I do this partially because I understand we are one of three Americas. If I am speaking to someone who isn't a U.S. citizen, I'll say U.S. But to other U.S. citizens, I'll say America because we know the implied meaning when we say it.

[–] grandel@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

Semantically America is the continent and the US(A) is the country, so I try to say US(A) when I refer to the country or it's citizens

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