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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.

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So why do my cats dive in front of mine so frequently!?

Edit: 36 feet, not 36 inches XD

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[–] lectricleopard@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I once stepped directly in the middle of my cats back walking down stairs. Instead of putting my weight down I fell backward, landing on my elbow a couple stairs down. All my weight. It took months to be able to lean on my elbow without pain. Pretty sure it was fractured.

[–] SolarMonkey@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Mine also try to kill me on the stairs. As soon as I start to walk up, they run up a few stairs ahead of me and then stop like assholes. Especially in the dark. Thankfully they don't hang out on the stairs at other times so I know its going to happen because I hear them.

I’ve started walking up them very slowly, so now they continue the game in the hallways and are guaranteed to get kicked at least once, at which point I say “by now you know I can’t see in the dark, you deserved that.” Rather than rewarding them with apology attention.

[–] toynbee@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

As if the cats don't enjoy your disdain.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 days ago

Your cat will respect that, once she gets over being pissed at your not noticing her camouflaged on the stair. Because how dare you.

[–] CultuurMarxist@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Did you get it checked out by a doctor?

[–] lectricleopard@lemmy.world 27 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] CultuurMarxist@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Shithole country