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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:

Rules

  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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[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 17 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Certain selection bias there - we only hear from the dumb people who are dumb enough to demonstrate their stupidity loudly. Though perhaps the sense to shut the fuck up is itself a sign of a certain level of intelligence that's missing from the even dumber ones.

[–] EffortlessGrace@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago

It is.

"Dumb" people who don't demonstrate their stupidity loudly are of average intelligence.

[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Empty vessels make much noise

[–] Alienmonkey@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago

Sonofabitch this the real shower thought here.

[–] daychilde@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

This is why orange cats are loudest.

[–] kbal@fedia.io 7 points 2 days ago

The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

[–] Assassassin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

That's why I spend my free time screaming. Gotta let people know

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

or just the ones with the most time on their hands.

[–] PostProcess@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

The drunken driver has right of way...

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

A good argument only needs to be said once.

A stupid one needs to be repeated over and over until it hits an ear stupid enough to believe it.