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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
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    • 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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[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The Counting Crows version is a cover.

The original was sung by Joni Mitchell.

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

True but I agree with the OP. I also hate counting crows.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

At least they gave between the buried and me their name.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I won't deny that they suck, but that's not the song's fault.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)
[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They don't. Mrs. Potter's Lullaby and Mr. Jones are bangers, and their cover of Friend of the Devil is marvellous.

[–] Signtist@bookwyr.me 1 points 1 day ago

Love me some Mrs. Potter's Lullaby. It's my 3rd favorite after Sullivan Street and Amy Hit the Atmosphere.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Taste is subjective.

Also wow. Found the entire Counting Crows fanbase.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Mostly because I still have ears. Without those, they'd be ok I guess.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 3 points 1 day ago

That doesn't answer my question

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I didn’t say it was.

Big Yellow Taxi is one of the greatest of all time, as other many other Joni Mitchell Songs.