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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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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 14 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I've always wondered how easy it would be to just move to Mexico or Canada, since either is possible to drive to. Like, legally or not.

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They can deport you. Unless you try to claim asylum, but then you need to "prove" that the US Government is actually persecuting you, do you even have such "proof"?

[–] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Perhaps being targetted by ICE could qualify. Being brown could help in this scenario.

[–] favoredponcho@lemmy.zip 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Mexico is pretty easy. I think you can get a 5 year residency permit easily with no income or requirement to stay in country. Canada is harder and probably requires you to have a job lined up with an employer willing to sponsor. Or, you can go to school.