this post was submitted on 25 Oct 2024
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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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 16 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

They mean the advice does not acknowledge the risk of going into debt then becoming depressed

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world -5 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

At no point was that mentioned in the OP

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 10 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

The post is saying that the helpful advice is about making choices and omits things outside of your control, like depression, that can lead to the same result.

The post isn't saying to not be depressed.

[–] 1371113@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

It’s a sarcastic take on common advice. It’s implied by the inanity of the suggestion. Most people got it, wasn’t something you saw. You’ll get it next time :).

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Pretty sure I got it and you meant to reply to breadsmasher.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world -4 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

Advice never includes the warning: “dont suffer major depression…”

what? it literally does say that.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 5 points 20 hours ago

"Don't suffer' is different than "Don't choose to be".