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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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[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 33 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I once met a girl who could relax her asshole, suck in air and fart on command. It was her party trick. I was impressed.

[–] _deleted_@aussie.zone 21 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I had a girlfriend who could put a lit cigarette in (just the filter), suck in smoke, and fart out the smoke. I wonder if it was the same girl. Are you from Australia?

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Like, how do you even discover you have such a superpower? It’s not every day that you even think of trying something like that.

[–] TommyJohnsFishSpot@lemy.lol 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Play with your butt a lot because it feels good, then eventually you start getting curious about its true capabilities.

[–] cenzorrll@piefed.ca 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

- TommyJohnsFishSpot, 2025

[–] piwakawakas@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 week ago

True capabilities....

For the last month of his life, James A. Garfield ate everything through his anus. (Ptaszynski)

[–] brb@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I used to do that as a kid until I shat my pants accidentally

[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 7 points 1 week ago

Why'd you stop?

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 4 points 1 week ago

I knew a guy who can do the same. I can only do it with burping, unfortunately.

[–] TheCriticalMember@aussie.zone 16 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm 46 years old and until just now I'd never seen or heard the term "anal hiccup." I hope I never learn anything more about them.

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

You never butt-chugged air for a faux-fart? You've never lived!

[–] NihilsineNefas@slrpnk.net 10 points 1 week ago

Maybe it's time to start taking baths instead of showers.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I imagine that it would be the same as having gas and farting non-stop.

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

That is in fact what it was like for me when I started using a lot of garlic powder in my cooking. For some reason I could take it fresh or baked, but not dessicated / powdered. OTOH, being a fan of Blazing Saddles...

[–] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Anal sneezing would be worse than anal hiccups.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Sir, this is a Wendy's, not a Taco Bell.. 😂

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Damn, you got me there

[–] YICHM@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Searched for 'anal' and 'hiccough'. Digital insertion came up.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

is that called sharting?