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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: 1

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It'd be pretty dope if people didn't try to gatekeep, well, everything. ๐Ÿ™„

[โ€“] [email protected] -5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

actually I wasn't able to delete OP's post after all

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh, please, that's like...not even remotely creative.

If you're going to resort to trolling, at least put some effort in! Otherwise, what's the point?!

[โ€“] [email protected] -1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're reaching deep into your grab bag of labels. Am I gaslighting you now?

I commented my opinion on the original post and then I employed sarcasm when you accused me of gatekeeping.

My reaction to this thread being all about movie references was to wish we didn't think about our society only in those terms and I shared it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Your reaction to a thread...about movie references...is to wish it wasn't about that???

Ummm, yeah, I stand by my accusation of gatekeeping.

[โ€“] [email protected] -1 points 1 week ago

You're standpilling my argument.

Anyway I'll drop it and move on but the thread is about critiquing our society by way of movie references, which is on topic for what I'm saying and kinda proves my point.