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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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I hear phrases like "half-past", "quarter til", and "quarter after" way less often since digital clocks have became more commonplace. (midwest.social)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You knew exactly what I meant, you're just being pedantic.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

No, I meant it. "Two forty-five" is a figure of speech. If you were giving the time in exact terms you'd say something like "it's been two hours and forty-five minutes since midday/midnight". You're just stuck in this idea that your way of expressing it is the right one.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

See my previous comment.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

That's the most arrogant reply you could've written. And I've just clicked on your name and seen your other comments, and it all makes sense. Wind your neck in and go outside.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago

See my comment previous to the last.