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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.

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Same as an actual dream

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[–] TribblesBestFriend@startrek.website 24 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

The American dream was killed in the 90s, now that’s the waking up

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 16 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

The American dream was killed in the ~~90s~~ 80s...

Reagan started that murder and every administration since has kept stabbing the victim.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

Wilson and The Business Plot started the murder. Nixon and Reagan helped it along. The remaining admins have finished the job.

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 5 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

it was always a lie meant to keep the poors divided, the statue of liberty was panned extensively for it's inaccurate inscription back when it was first installed

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 3 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

It was actually true for white blue collar workers in the midwest during a few decades after WWII.