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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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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct and the TOS

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[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The only thing I know is that there's a shitload of really nice people out there, willing to help with whatever.

Maybe your perception is screwed by depression?

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 5 points 1 day ago

It depends a lot on accessibility.

[–] TheSambassador@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Depression is definitely a factor for many people. But the death of 3rd spaces is fairly well documented. The problem is that many people don't know how to make friends. Friends very rarely happen instantly, they usually are a result of repeated and consistent interactions. Adults rarely seek out situations that would give them those types of interactions outside of work and school.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 1 points 23 hours ago

I don't. I moved across the state in the 5th grade and never recovered socially. Doesn't help I had to do middle and high school in a conservative shithole and got bullied as my only social interaction