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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:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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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.
- A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
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I actually do work in a field which benefits others.
I was able to work full time because so many people in my industry quit or died during covid. I probably wouldn't have a steady paycheck if it weren't for the deaths of thousands of people. I just couldn't get my foot in the door. This goes for all industires. The job market has been terrible and way too competitive for my entire adult life. For me to own a home, thousands more would need to also die. Please do not retaliate against me for informing you of this. It's not my fault, my doing, or my preference.
There aren't enough housing units to accomodate the population, and for this to change, some people are going to have to either reliquish their property or build more properties. I didn't set it up this way and me pointing it out doesn't mean I'm evil or that I want it to be like this.