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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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[–] rainrain@sh.itjust.works -2 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Plus, you can't trust books... with all those words....

[–] My_IFAKs___gone@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, I mean, c'mon books. Why you gotta be so wordy?

[–] rainrain@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

You live in a society where we are told from birth that reading is awsome. In school we are told to read every day. Million dollar propaganda campaigns are waged to get us to read more. Popular celebrities are portrayed enjoying a good book.

And you think that reading is good too.

Coincidence?

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

I was of the understanding reading books had fallen out of favor and reality shows, endless scrolling, 24/7 news, and podcasts were the new and supposedly best way to expose oneself to entertainment disguised as information.

What's your preferred method of acquiring knowledge and exercising your intelligence to hit the proverbial 'ensmartment button'?

[–] rainrain@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

False equivalence. And point-dodging. Bzzzt

[–] My_IFAKs___gone@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

In what activities do you personally engage to cultivate your intellect?

[–] My_IFAKs___gone@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Sounds like you better get busy on building that ensmartering button then, because exposure to knowledge through books and other educational media is the only way I know of to become smarter. I suppose healthy living facilitates the process greatly, as well.

[–] rainrain@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

That's just your level of smartness talking.