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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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Anyone else remember then being the cool new thing instead of a mandatory one?

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[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Yup. Went there to get some new glasses a couple days back, had to figure out my smartphone's camera feature on the spot. An old lady also had to be taught by someone how to do the QR thing.

I don't like it. The haves and have nots of the world will be determined by smartphone status.

[–] zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 10 hours ago

Welp, I guess I can never use their optical services then.