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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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[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Not to sound like your mum but that may be why you don't have money.

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How would that SAVE money? Buying groceries without knowing what you have at home and what you need?

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I interpreted it as meaning they decide on the specific brand when they're at the grocery store and are able to compare prices. They've already decided beforehand that they needed detergent.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Huh. Okay, even then, prices don't fluctuate so wildly you'd have to make that decision every time.

[–] n7gifmdn@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Do shops around you keep sales secret from you until you enter the building? Get that information while you make your shopping list at home.

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Costco does for clearance items.

Stores also don't prominently advertise everything that's cheap. Sometimes, you go in and see that detergent is cheaper than usual, and even if you aren't low on detergent yet (hence not looking up the price), it makes sense to stock up anyway.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 22 hours ago

Okay, I have never experienced that, I always know when stuff is on sale. Also Costco isn't a thing here. So I suppose it depends on where you are.