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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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[–] radix@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

"The last generation just doesn't get it" - current generation.

[–] Chainweasel@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In most cases they really don't. I try to keep that in mind and make my best effort as I push toward my 40s to remember that it's not my world anymore and try to keep caught up on things.
It really bugs me seeing my dad, who used to stay on top of new tech and try to keep up with things, just give up and not even try to understand things anymore. Adults just don't remember what it was like to be teenagers when they get into their 30s and 40s.

[–] Lath@kbin.earth 5 points 1 year ago

Sure they do. It's called a midlife crisis.

[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

While quoting ideological statement made 6 generations ago that the last generation actually helped popularize.