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

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[–] No1@aussie.zone 14 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

The number of places that expect you to download their app to do business with them, or sign up with them, is beyond disturbing.

I now actively try to make their life difficult. I'll ring up,.or try to order at the counter. I had a table at one place, and rang up and ordered pick up. Better service than I was getting lol

And then I pull out my wallet and try to pay with cash and all hell breaks loose 🤣

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I spent 30 minutes looking for an item at Microcenter.

I got someone to help look. no good, can't tell you where it could possibly be.

called up and ordered it for pickup, came back 30 minutes later, there it was at the pickup desk.

[–] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

My experience getting help is complete opposite. I love microcenter. Lucky to have 3 of them within 45 min of me.