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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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It's a metaphor for the idea that things that are hard to accomplish are often not as rewarding as we might expect.

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[–] sxan@midwest.social 4 points 2 days ago

There is a German song about the opposite. The title, loosely translated, is "the sweetest fruit is eaten only buy the biggest animals" because (as the song explains) the sweetest fruit grows in the highest branches.

This version has only German subtitles, but you might find one with English.