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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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    • 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.
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[–] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 29 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Plenty of adults lack spatial awareness

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Especially when I'm trying to get through shopping! Move to one siiiideeeeee!

[–] greedytacothief@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's actually crazy to see someone hike who has spent their entire life on flat surfaces. It's like you have to coach them through rough rocky sections.

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

Have they never seen staircases? Lol

Rocky inclines are just less consistent staircases

That's exactly it, when you never have to think about where your foot needs to go, it's overwhelming when every step requires a decision.

Like I've ran a trail race with an injury so I was mostly walking or slow jogging. People would be faster than me on roads connecting the mountains, but I would pass them on the trails just by virtue of being good at running on rocks and uneven ground.

[–] Aneb@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Un-shockingly too many don't give a fuck while driving. Bikes need 4ft of room when cars pass.