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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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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  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
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct and the TOS

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[–] Dr_Box@lemmy.world 44 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I dont have the ability to burp. Didnt think it was that big of a deal until recently learning its a condition called R-CPD and is directly responsible for the stomach problems I've had all my life

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 18 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Huh, TIL there's a name for what I have. Although mine is intermittent.

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 29 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

You shouldn't self diagnose from a vague comment on the internet. Speak to a doctor.

[–] teft@lemmy.world 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The commenter he responded to is a doctor though…

[–] IhaveCrabs111@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

He’s a doctor of boxes not a medical doctor dumb dumb

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago

I have, they just kinda shrugged and said that's weird. Had cardiac workups and echos and everything done.

[–] SEND_BUTTPLUG_PICS@lemmy.zip 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

That's awesome that it's a diagnosed thing now. I didn't start burping until I was in my mid 20s. I'm not sure what changed but I can burp when I need to now. My first few years of drinking beer were rough when I wasn't able to burp.

[–] Dr_Box@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah I cant drink beer or I'll get so bloated that I have to force myself to vomit to get the gas out

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Goddamn. I’ve gone my whole life thinking that was just something I had to deal with. Now to figure out a way to get the treatment done, which is apparently a single shot for a lot of people.

[–] konalt@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Another one! The gurgles are such an embarrassment.

[–] Dr_Box@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

To make it worse I am also lactose intollerant