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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.

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The reason of course is money apparently defines what is "good".

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[–] bryndos@fedia.io 4 points 9 hours ago

Probably you have a difference in opinion on whether your hobbies are perceived as 'good'. I dunno: graffiti artist vs landscape artist.

Both can be dedicated, get highly proficient and be lauded by a sub-culture. Some people will see one as ethically 'bad' others won't.

Granted as soon as they get a banksy on their wall and it's worth money, most conservatives change their mind and sell it or charge admission. So there is a role for money to override peoples morality - but the dedicated graffitti artist can still be considered 'good' to their peers/gang/subculture even if it is worthless to others.