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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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  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
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[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I think there’s a gas leak in this thread.

[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

straight to a management position

you are now responsible for sock facts

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

This is a friendly reminder to check your carbon monoxide detectors.

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Maybe this is a dumb question but what does a sock processing facility do?

[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago

A sock processing facility facilitates the processing and handling of socks and sock related paraphernalia.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Which processes? Does it wear them for me?

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't want to buy, sell, or process socks.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You’ll run out of hosiery if you don’t invest in the sock markets.

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't want to sell socks, buy socks, or process socks as a career. I don't want to sell socks bought or processed, or buy socks sold or processed, or process socks sold, bought, or processed, or repair socks sold, bought, or processed.

You know, as a career, I don't want to do that.

[–] tuck182@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So your plan is to become a professional kickboxer?

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 4 points 1 month ago

Sport of the future.

[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 month ago

they darn socks. match up pairs of socks. endure industrial hazards underground.

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 month ago

myriad and sundry, these sock problems.

[–] tiredofsametab@fedia.io 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How do y'all have so many sock problems?! O.o

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

You must live near a sock processing facility.

[–] WolfmanEightySix@piefed.social 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I have one specific use for my socks and I wonder how this facility would handle that.

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago

Have you thought of the puppet problem?

[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

the sock economic model does not account for labor needs. socks under this model will feel like they're sliding down your foot, inside the shoe. investments may also be considered gambling.

[–] loldog191@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

have you considered pivoting away from socks towards mittens for feet?

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I think you're buying the wrong size socks.

[–] thelsim@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

I disagree, those bastards will find a way regardless.

[–] SocksPls@feddit.uk 3 points 1 month ago
[–] BootLoop@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

I've seen the word 'sock' too many times.

[–] three@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

Darn tough. Simple as.