this post was submitted on 18 Jan 2026
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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:

Rules

  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct and the TOS

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[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 53 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Rise and shine, motherfucker 

[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Top of the morn’n, motherfucker.

[–] 69420@lemmy.world 48 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey.

[–] ApathyTree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wakey wakey, hands off the snakey!

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why do men sleep this way? I watch people sleep professionally and it's definitely a thing. It doesn't even appear to be sexual for the most part dudes just like...? instinctively...? sleep cupping their weens with one or both hands...? I would be fascinated to hear some AMAB perspectives on this.

[–] Zozano@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

fuck I love oglaf ty for reminding me

[–] TomMasz@lemmy.world 31 points 2 weeks ago

No one has the energy to invent new ones first thing in the morning.

[–] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Does "fuck you" count if you say it before breakfast? I think it does.

[–] Rhoeri@piefed.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This actually make be laugh out loud! Thanks! I need this.

[–] db2@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Fuck you

(I haven't had breakfast)

[–] Rhoeri@piefed.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Back at ya!

(I haven’t even had coffee yet)

[–] Ioughttamow@fedia.io 25 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Top o’ the mornin, guvna!

[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Good morrrow, m'lord

[–] Rhoeri@piefed.world 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The part of my brain that was in control when I made this post.

[–] rollin@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Was it the part that's normally responsible for pooping?

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

No. In general that part of my brain is given no responsibility.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

DO we have a bunch of ways to say good night?

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah.

Nighty night. Sleep Well. Sweet dreams.

Actually now I'm blanking

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Mornin'! ... mrnn... Slept well? Breakfast's ready! Hope you have a nice day! Cooooofffffeeeeeeee... 🧟‍♀️

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 6 points 2 weeks ago

Grand rising!

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 14 points 2 weeks ago

We have a bunch of ways for both though.

[–] FoxyFerengi@startrek.website 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There's a Native American phrase that is a morning greeting, but it means "you survived the night"

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

That's fucking metal

[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 7 points 2 weeks ago

Because mornings suck

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

"YOU ARE LATE FOR SCHOOL, YOU SHITHEAD! GET THE FUCK OUT OF BED NOW!"

[–] fruitycoder@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

"The suns awake so Im awake!" Is the most unhinged one ive experenced.

Carpe Diam

Otherwise most good mornings have the assumption that you will see them for the rest of day unlike sleep

[–] bluesheep@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago
[–] gustofwind@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

We don’t, hope that helps

[–] siha@feddit.uk 3 points 2 weeks ago

Wake the fuck up samurai

[–] rossman@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

I guess waking someone up is easy like yelling. Having someone go to sleep when they don't feel like it needs some finesse.