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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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To go deeper: some animals act curiously, others with fear, but only a few of them understand what the mirror does and use it to inspect themselves.

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[–] lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 20 hours ago (9 children)

This is a great one - although I never see animals worshipping the mirror.

[–] Rippin_Farts_And_Or_Breaking_Hearts@lemmy.org 7 points 19 hours ago (3 children)

I've got a duck that prefers to dance in front of a chrome bumper or glass door where he can see his reflection than to go after any potential mates. Possibly he's worshipping the mirror. Possibly he's just really vain.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Sounds like he’s ducking handsome

[–] Rippin_Farts_And_Or_Breaking_Hearts@lemmy.org 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

He is actually. When he washes himself he's blinding white. And when he dances he gets a little feather pompadour on the top of his head.

[–] lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 19 hours ago

Nothing wrong with a handsome duck taking a little self affirmation time - he knows his value, he can't look away.

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