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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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[–] snooggums@midwest.social 63 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

It itches other times, but you are able to address it with a free hand and doesn't seem like such a big deal.

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

True, in those cases it might not even enter your conscience thought and just happen automatically.

[–] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

You only remember the coincidences. Everything else is noise

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 5 points 2 months ago

Selection bias

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

that photo of WW2 plane.png

[–] mp3@lemmy.ca 18 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Just like you how end up in the longest wait line or in a traffic jam: because you don't notice it otherwise.

[–] davidgro@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

That one actually has a simple math reason: the slow lane is slow generally because it has more cars, so more people are actually in it than are in a faster lane. (Ignoring traffic waves and taking the average speeds)

[–] iconic_admin@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

What’s with the three downvotes?

[–] essell@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

They're a new comedy trio!

Mostly doing meme humour and meta gags

[–] Z3k3@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

1 for each hand

[–] Zink@programming.dev 7 points 2 months ago

That isn’t the only time mine itches. For instance, reading your post did.

[–] Kintarian@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Are shower thoughts supposed to be serious? I don't know the culture in this sub yet.