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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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    • 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
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[–] Zealotte@lemmy.zip 37 points 1 month ago

They talk about what's going on in their lives. If it weren't for the ailments, they'd likely have other things to talk about.

[–] Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 22 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can't wait until people who whine about old people get old and whine about young people.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My goal is to get older and continue supporting the youth.

[–] Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It seems to be a pretty uncommon goal.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

That's exactly why I cannot fail.

[–] SarahFromOz@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Nah they would just complain about the weather instead

[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Have you considered that all things being equal, one day you too will be old?

[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, I'm in my 70's. I can see it coming.

[–] tensorpudding@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I think you might have a little bit to go yet, enjoy your remaining youth!

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Old is relative. When I was 10, 20 was old fart material. Now I am in my 30s, 60 or 70 seems old and I only wish I could go back to my 20s

[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As you get older, you'll discover that you're still 20 on the inside.

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I never got above 15 or 16. And I’m nearly in my 40s

[–] tensorpudding@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I've got the big 4 birthday coming very soon. I already have enough ailments to complain about but I'll wait for now. Not enough time in the day to be bitter about that.

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

My parents don't talk about their own ailments, they talk about other people's ailments. They're pretending that they're both perfectly healthy, thankyouverymuch.

[–] BarbecueCowboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

But, don't you want to hear all about this weird scar I have on my leg?

[–] Battle_Masker@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not their fault. Alzhemirs, dementia, and other such memory ailments are really hard to solve

[–] THE_GR8_MIKE@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Not to mention at least two of the ones you listed are why you'd hear the same thing 4 times in a row.