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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.

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I normally don't mind the smell of my own farts. Sometimes I enjoy the smell, and at worst it smells "interesting".

But if I let one out while in the shower, it instantly makes the whole experience unpleasant until the smell is gone. Weird.

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[–] Binturong@lemmy.ca 7 points 5 months ago

One could theorize that the poop particles expelled with the fart are better trapped in the moisture in the air, so as you breathe in the very humid air, and consequently your own poop particles, the sensory elements in your nose and sinus have an easier time detecting them. This is partly owing to how the moisture also makes them more likely to stick to surfaces inside your body as they travel your airways on the journey to your lungs, where your poop particles may end up. Hope this helps.