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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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[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world -3 points 14 hours ago (14 children)

Why are you acting like people are leashing 8-10 year olds.

The kids I saw leashed were primarily in the 6-12 range if I had to guess. They absolutely were not 2-4.

What a stupidly arbitrary and specific demand for proof.

I can find you a video of a news report with kids in the background where none of them are leashed in just a few minutes, mainly because the vast majority of children are not put on leashes.

[–] ExtantHuman@lemm.ee 5 points 13 hours ago (6 children)

I do not believe for a second that a 12 year old would sit there allowing themselves to be leashed. Some 12 year olds are basically full grown adult sized people.

I'm talking about toddlers. I've said that multiple times. You keep imagining dumb shit that is not happening. So you're right, the vast majority of non toddler children are not on leashes. Congrats. What a fucking stupid conversation this was. No one said otherwise. You invented a thing that wasn't happening to be angry at.

[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world -3 points 13 hours ago (5 children)

I do not believe for a second that a 12 year old would sit there allowing themselves to be leashed. Some 12 year olds are basically full grown adult sized people.

Well you're wrong.

[–] ExtantHuman@lemm.ee 4 points 13 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world -3 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Amazon sells leashes sizesd for 12yr olds.

[–] Inaminate_Carbon_Rod@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Special needs children do exist.

[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world -1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

So do non-special needs kids.

Yes they do.

The leashes for 12 year olds though are used for special needs children.

Why are you being so obtuse?

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