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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: 1

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I can wear a dress to work and nobody criticizes me. I’d be really sad if I had to wear pants all the time, they’re just not as comfortable. Let’s normalize pretty dresses for dudes!

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[–] stringere@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I have 4 kilts and wear them to work when I want to, almost as a dare to management so I can retire off a lawsuit. Utilikilts and Verillas have great kilts with pockets for workin' men that like a pretty skirt.

[–] Gork@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If they give you flak, just say it's part of your religion.

[–] stringere@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Oh, I'm definitely planning on testing the limits of my newfound freedom of speech through religious expression.

Considering founding a religion that bars wearing shirts and shoes in public buildings. Then we can have a splinter group that can ONLY enter buildings while armed, good luck getting those guys to court without violating their civil rights!

[–] pazukaza@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's strange how seeing a man in a skirt or kilt feels so off. Like, my brain just fires an alert for some reason. It's just a freaking piece of cloth, wtf.

We are so brainwashed.

[–] stringere@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

My neighbors got a kick out of seeing me doing yardwork in one. Until the novelty wore off, now it's just normal to them.

It always like that but when it is, is nice.

[–] toasty_mcboost@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Also recommend Utilikilts as I have their product too.

[–] legenderic@feddit.ch 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I wanted to buy one. Friend of mine intervened cause I'm not Scottish and It'd be cultural appropriation. It's she right? Or is she left?

[–] Skull@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

Your friend doesn't sound very supportive. It shouldn't be a problem to wear a kilt, I own three and they're great when it's warm. ... Just not great when it's windy 👀.

[–] devils_advocate@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago

Today's kilt today was invented in the 1720s by the Englishman Thomas Rawlinson.

[–] MrsDoyle@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I live in Scotland and I'd say, go right ahead. Scots aren't precious about the kilt at all, not like the diaspora. You don't even have to go with tartan!