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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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Saw an old lady getting out of a BMW X7 M60i (the high performance version). I asked her what made her choose the M60i and she just said “I dunno, the salesman said it was the best one they had”.

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[–] 1984@lemmy.today -2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (3 children)

I often see people driving fast cars like Teslas as if gravity will instantly throw them off the road if they turn the car at faster speeds than 10 mph. They brake like 20 seconds before they are gonna turn, then go slowly slowly towards the street they want to turn in to, then they almost stop and turn the steering wheel.

Not frustrating at all to be behind one of those...

I think some people dont know how gravity works when they are in a car, so they act like they are controlling an oil tanker, just in case.

[–] Bleys@lemmy.world 7 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

idk how you can be upset about people driving safely

[–] Illecors@lemmy.cafe 0 points 2 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Bleys@lemmy.world 4 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

explain how people artificially driving faster than they’re comfortable with is safer

[–] Aqarius@lemmy.world 1 points 47 minutes ago

If your speed differs drastically from the traffic flow, you're a hazard. If you're unable to adjust your speed to your surroundings, you shouldn't be driving.

[–] kossa@feddit.org 3 points 2 hours ago

As a cyclist I honestly applaud this turning behavior ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] Zamboni_Driver@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 hours ago

some people dont know how gravity works

Are you sure that you're not one of them?