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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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No one can deny the beauty of the 80s and 90s commercials we grew up with.. They honestly remind us of the sweetness and simplicity of those days. If anyone from the 80s generation has seen the Apple ad with the amazing Ridley Scott, or remembered the Coca-Cola "Hilltop" ad and how we all sang along!! and oh, the sweetness of the Nintendo "Game Boy" ad when we played without ever getting bored or tired of it... And of course, I cant forget the Nike "Just Do It" ad, which was a sensation. As young people, no holiday would pass without getting a pair of Nike sneakers. As for perfumes, the Chanel No. 5 ad takes you back to romantic occasions and university celebrations when that was the fragrance you wanted everyone to smell in your youth. Anyone from the 80s generation who loves 80s and 90s commercials, gather around!

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[–] daannii@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Do you remember that sunny D/sprite commercial with the sun creature chasing kids. ?

That commercial legit gave me nightmares.

https://youtu.be/jVmlxRft4vM

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 2 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

That's probably my all-time favorite commercial! I still think of it when any ad with an animated mascot comes up.

I just today found this satire clearly inspired by it.

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

Omg that's hilarious

[–] Nathan_TheAuthor@lemmus.org 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

bruh u just unlocked a core memory i was tryin to forget lmao!! that sun creature was straight out of a horror movie for real.. thx for the link tho, gonna go watch it and have nightmares again tonite

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It was always much bigger in my nightmares. Like 3 ft.

I think this spite commercial is a parody of a sunny D commercial with the og sun creature but I can't find it.

But this one illustrated the point either way.

Why was it so scary?

I don't know. But it was terrifying.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 2 points 21 hours ago

I don't think Sunny D ever had a mascot.