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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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  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
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[–] Zedd_Prophecy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

I learned reality based shows suck.

[–] hakunawazo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago
[–] CptHacke@lemm.ee 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I learned to avoid it, does that count?

[–] Darkcoffee@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

That's a good lesson.

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I learned my parents have bad taste

[–] iamericandre@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I learned someone out there is addicted to eating couch stuffing

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

And toilet paper!

[–] Terrapinjoe@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That guy's spoon was too big

[–] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] LOLseas@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

Tuesday's coming, did you bring your coat?

[–] Ceruleum@lemmy.wtf 1 points 1 day ago

One man's loss is another one's profit.

[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I don't think TLC stands for The Learning Channel it's more like KFC just stands fir KFC but i would suggest Toddlers, Lushs , and Crazys

[–] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

It started out as The Learning Channel, now it's just TLC.

[–] TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

It definitely used to be The Learning Channel just as KFC used to be Kentucky Fried Chicken.

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Loads and loads, up until 1998 when they pivoted to reality TV.

[–] MajesticElevator@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 day ago

So not in the past 20 years

[–] PillowTalk420@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

TLC could have had it all if they just accepted Don Hertzfeld's stuff instead of having Rejected him. 😔

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I learned that ignorance truly is bliss!

[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

The don't go chasing waterfalls.