They talk about what's going on in their lives. If it weren't for the ailments, they'd likely have other things to talk about.
this post was submitted on 01 Apr 2026
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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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- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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I can't wait until people who whine about old people get old and whine about young people.
My goal is to get older and continue supporting the youth.
It seems to be a pretty uncommon goal.
That's exactly why I cannot fail.
Nah they would just complain about the weather instead
Have you considered that all things being equal, one day you too will be old?
Yeah, I'm in my 70's. I can see it coming.
I think you might have a little bit to go yet, enjoy your remaining youth!
Old is relative. When I was 10, 20 was old fart material. Now I am in my 30s, 60 or 70 seems old and I only wish I could go back to my 20s
As you get older, you'll discover that you're still 20 on the inside.
I never got above 15 or 16. And I’m nearly in my 40s
My parents don't talk about their own ailments, they talk about other people's ailments. They're pretending that they're both perfectly healthy, thankyouverymuch.
But, don't you want to hear all about this weird scar I have on my leg?
Not their fault. Alzhemirs, dementia, and other such memory ailments are really hard to solve
Not to mention at least two of the ones you listed are why you'd hear the same thing 4 times in a row.