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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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[–] Schlemmy@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago

When raising awareness with my friends I ask them about their sexual preferences. They all laugh and say its obvious wheyer they're straight, gay or whatever and then I say I one really asked for that. I ask them to disclose how they get off. Their filthiest porn fantasies. Then it gets a bit more difficult for them but it's all ask giggles. Next question is the exact amount on their bank account and their exact monthly wage. Strangely, that's something most of them won't disclose. I ask for their insecurities and they go with superficial things but when I keep pushing about the real insecurities it get hard for them.

When I explain that what they find hard to share with a friend of most likely out in the open for sale with data brokers they get uncomfortable.

Social media knows how much you visit you coworkers profile and get you have a crush on therm. Porn sites know your deepest desires. Amazon had a pretty good insight in your earnings.

It's all our there so use a decent VPN , block as many trackers as you can and at least use fake online profiles as much as you can. It's a start and not as difficult or bothersome as it seems.