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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:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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It drives me crazy that I, a man, always shut it, but my wife won't. Our cat was drinking from it a couple days ago and that still isn't enough to make her change.
this is the correct answer, get a cat then you have to close the toilet
Have you tried telling her with sincerity and openness and not anger or self righteousness that this is important to you?
She won't listen bro she's a cat
Ah, the old PieFed RooSwitch!
Yes, I spoke to her like a nice normal person who loves their spouse. Why are you assuming I'm an asshole?
Have you tried speaking like a horrible violent person who hates their spouse?
It might really bring some change.
I hear it works for cops...
To be fair, this is the internet ;)
I'm sorry if it came off that way. Wasn't my intent. Sorry your wife isn't receiving that sincerity.
Have you tried not assuming other commenters are bad people?
I didn't assumed that.