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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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Ooo get em
I realise this came across a bit combative, but I would never bemoan anyone for anything that's based on their lived experiences.
Unfortunately it is somewhat human nature to dislike what we don't understand, and I think that applies to both ends of this conversation.
People that had a predominantly negative experience with Christmas will almost certainly - when their circumstances allow - either cancel it outright, or create their own tradition they do want to be a part of (it seems we have a few of those people in this thread, which is awesome).
Everyone else, for whom not even wanting to participate in Christmas is such gross contrast to their own experiences that they can barely comprehend it are bound to have some difficulty in adjusting to that.
Neither side are remotely wrong, they're both just viewing the world through the lens of their own life.