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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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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Unless you’re mediocre at it and have adhd and then it’s just easier to always tell the truth so you don’t have to forget about something.

[–] Quarkman@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

It's almost always been this case since the beginning of mankind. Being good does more harm than being bad.

[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

And water is wet

[–] aoidenpa@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Exactly and I love it.

[–] Griffus@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 days ago

That depends on how shallow you want your life to be.

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Especially in today's sociopolitical climate

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[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Absolutely. Shouldn't be where I am, but I feel like the world is full of gullible people.

[–] lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 4 days ago

Or goodness is its own reward?

[–] ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world -2 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Maybe, but not in the next one.

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[–] brachiosaurus@mander.xyz 0 points 3 days ago

Lying and manipulating people won't get you anywhere further in this world. Having more money than someone or a better position in a company doesn't actually mean shit.

if that's what matters to you, then sure, go ahead

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