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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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[–] Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 day ago

Dave Gorman did a stand-up bit about this. His version goes something like

If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it clap your hands

If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it clap your hands

But if you're happy and don't know it, or unhappy and you do

Then the clauses in this song do not apply to you

But if you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it

Then, and only then, please clap your hands