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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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Most of my baby teeth caused bleeding when they came out, probably because I was impatient

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[–] My_IFAKs___gone@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago
[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That sounds more like a personal problem than an issue with the time honored Tooth Fairy method lol I never felt the need to rip out my own teeth as a child

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sometimes the tooth gets stuck. Like it is dangling and floppy, but still slightly attached. Those need a slight tug.

Real pulling seems likeba "never actually done" cartoon gage.

[–] Freshparsnip@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

I never forcibly pulled it, I just wiggled it a lot

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago

Tell that to the tooth fairy. If you can track her down.

I wish I could track her down. She used to give the rich kids more money for the same type of tooth.