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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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[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Yup.

The first three weeks of the new year are really crummy if you're a gym regular.

[–] edwardbear@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Every January, the same thing. I don’t mind going, as I help around with advice. Some of the people decide to stick to it. Some, never had any intention - they come, snap a few selfies in their newly bought gym gear and then I never see them again.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

I have a home gym now, but when I was a regular, it was always aggravating.

Part of you wants to root for these people, but so many are rude or don't treat the space with respect and leave trash everywhere, so you find yourself just counting down the days until 90% of them quit. (And then you root for the ones who get with the program and learn to behave appropriately.)

[–] Marthirial@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I found a loophole. Join a 24/hour gym. I was there at 11PM and it was fantastic.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Oh hell yeah.

The night shift at a 24-hour gym is the fucking best if you can swing it with your schedule and energy.

[–] Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 week ago

There's 3 peaks for newbies here in the southern hemisphere. New years, end of Feb when the university kids arrive back to start a new year, and September when spring hits and they do the 8 weeks to summer promotions.