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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Prank calls don't really exist anymore with caller ID and everyone sending unknown numbers to voicemail. (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I was listening to a Weird Al song about prank calls and realized you can’t really do them anymore now. Also it was funny that he mentioned dialing 7 digit numbers instead of 10

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[–] [email protected] 51 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Back then "if it's important they would call". Recently, "they will call back if it's important". Now, "they will leave a message if it's important."

[–] neo2478 12 points 3 months ago

Now is just, “They will text if they are not trying to sell you a warranty extension for your car”

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