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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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[–] LadyButterfly@lemmy.world 11 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I'm a domestic abuse outreach worker and I see it a lot in clients. Abusers are always selfish and generally manipulative and liars. They have little or no empathy for their partner and rarely care how the partner feels. They're often highly successful in their field, because they have such great manipulation skills.

[–] TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I imagine your job is as draining as it is fulfilling

[–] LadyButterfly@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Thanks mate, you certainly have to accept the losses. I look at soft outcomes though, so making the children feel heard and like they matter. It gets me through.

[–] TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

You couldn't be thanked enough for your work

[–] LadyButterfly@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I really, truly appreciate it Keanu thanks so much ❤️

[–] TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Shhh...I made this elaborate fake name because I didn't want everyone to know I'm 8 time MTV Movie & TV Awards nominee and 4 time winner Keanu Reeves

[–] LadyButterfly@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

It's ok I won't tell anyone, it'll be our total secret. Still love Bill and Ted BTW thanks for bringing it into the world!

[–] TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

Be excellent to each other and party on dudes!

[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

and party on dudes

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