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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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BONG BONG BONG

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[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Not just Little Ben, but also Medium Ben and Not-Quite-As-Big-As-Big-Ben Ben

[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's raining Bens! Hallelujah! It's raining Bens!

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah, not no more it ain't.

[–] MeatsOfRage@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Let's not forget...

[–] whyrat@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Same question, but for Big Red soda...

[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 7 points 2 years ago

We are asking the tough questions today. I'm proud of us and I think we should take the rest of the day off.

[–] xia@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's near the small hadron collider.

[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

To paraphrase Professor Farnsworth, "That would require tiny hadrons. Do you know how much those things cost? I'm not made of money."

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[–] ech@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 years ago

I appreciate your definitiveness. Happy Friday my friend. ✌️

[–] Resol@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, but it does imply the existence of a Talking Ben.

[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"It's five o'clock and all is well, you cunts." 😄

[–] Resol@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I was referring to the cartoon dog called Talking Ben, you know, the guy we used to make phone calls with and he always replies with "ho ho ho"

But this is also a very good description.

[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ahh I'd never seen that! How adorable.

[–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Little Ben mighta been the town crier

[–] BruceTwarzen@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 years ago

There's no need for insults! 😄

[–] Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

It's the name of the bridge, not the tower

EDIT: nvm, I apparently made that up. Please proceed.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

new fact acquired - big ben is now also a bridge

[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I took their comment as a joke. Please be nice to @Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee. ✌️

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

oh so did i! i was jokingly learning a new incorrect fact

[–] sgibson5150@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 years ago

LMAO have an upvote. Happy Friday!