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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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[–] nymnympseudonym@piefed.social 13 points 2 months ago

It was the late 80s

I was graduating college in a liberal town

My conservative younger brother came up, met him in the student union, crowded happening place. "10% society" posters on the walls. He looked concerned: "is it true 10% of the people here are ... gay?"

"Bro... 10% ... of all... mammals... are, so to speak, 'gay'"