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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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[–] Mr_Fish@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Really the only times I've been in a situation where I both didn't have a gun and would like one is when I'm out on the farm and I see a rabbit. Or a magpie.

Edit: to clarify, this is in nz. Both rabbits and magpies are invasive.

[–] CTDummy@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Lucky you don't have a license (I assume) because magpies are protected. Why the hell you’d want to shoot a non-pest is beyond me; even they can be dickheads in mating season.

[–] Mr_Fish@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don't know where you live, I assume aussie, but here in nz magpies aren't protected. And while I don't think they are officially classed as pests, they definitely can be.