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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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  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
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[–] Bwoj@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago

I don’t blame them. You might get shot.

[–] Alienmonkey@mander.xyz 19 points 2 weeks ago

That we live in a time where showing ice-less beverages in media could be portrayed as rebellious is just remarkable.

[–] Aeri@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago

I want a large country with no ice

[–] shyguyblue@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

I've been playing Planet Crafter a ton lately. The storage locker I keep the ice in is labeled "frozen water" so I don't get mad while playing :/

[–] mech@feddit.org 13 points 2 weeks ago

Is that even legal?

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Imma start ordering all my drinks by following up with "abolish ICE."

[–] ilillilillilillililli@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

While working in fast food, I realized just how disgusting the ice bin gets. Also: the amount of drink you get is at least 1/3 less after ice is added and temperature has never been a huge concern to me. I'd much rather have a slightly warmer beverage than one diluted with germ-laden water. So, yeah. Fuck ICE (and adding frozen water to beverages).

Honestly I'd be fine with them under filling the soda. I just don't want my drink cold, but also yeah. The ice chute is nearly impossible to clean, so it doesn't get clean.

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Does the same apply to tacos as well? 🌮

[–] hightrix@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

I’ve never heard anyone hesitate to ask for ice in their taco.

[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As a vegetarian, I always eat my tacos without chicken.

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago

"One taco, no chicken, no ice."

That's going to be a pretty interesting order to hear.

[–] qfe0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I guess they wouldn't ask for crushed ice either

[–] TachyonTele@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

I'm asking for crushed ice

[–] wolfeh@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

I certainly would. 😁

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I've been saying "extra frozen water" recently

[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The word ice might die out soon

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Without being preceded by "FUCK"/

[–] aloofPenguin@piefed.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I remember having this exact conversation/ epiphany yesterday night with family

[–] Alienmonkey@mander.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago

I contend that morphic resonance is a thing.