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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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You're constantly reminded to check the hour in case you have an appointment to keep

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 12 points 1 month ago

Does that mean a pocket watch is a ball and chain to time?

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not if you are a lobster, than it is a clawcuff.

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Reminding you that you're late to your business meeting at Red Lobster.

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 month ago

I know what happens there!

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Sure, and lungs are like handcuffs to air, they constantly remind you to breathe.

[–] 667@lemmy.radio 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You are now breathing manually.

[–] xep@discuss.online 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)
[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But did you know you can always see the tip of your nose?

[–] xep@discuss.online 1 points 1 month ago

aaaaaaaaaaaaa

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

Kind of missing the whole locked on to your wrist theme.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 0 points 1 month ago

Analogies are never perfect.

[–] kinsnik@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago
[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 4 points 1 month ago

if we don't find that time handcuff then bdsm will never be invented!

[–] YeahIgotskills2@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

That title is the kind of thing the Matthew McConaughey's character in True Detective would say.

Or like a compass, allowing you to steer the vortex of time perception :3

[–] Heinous@feddit.online 2 points 1 month ago

Chronos knows what he's doin