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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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  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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[–] Opinionhaver@feddit.uk 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I guess you don't think much of your parents then if you feel like you're a better judge of that.

Massive amount of hypocrisy and double standards going on ITT. Imagine the outrage if someone suggested doing that to your feed.

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I mean... Have you seen the stuff my parents share...?

I'm just thankful that my kids will never be embarrassed by me. (This is sarcasm. Of course they will!)

I actually hope my kids are at least a little embarrassed by me, someday. I hope they will embrace new kinds of pragmatic effective compassion and community, even if I'm unable up adapt.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

My mom embarrassed me all the time as a kid, but only because she's a boisterous, loud personality. She never really did anything on purpose, and I was never the one to throw a tantrum in public so there was no need.