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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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    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 day ago

When you're disabled and going out you get tired of watching people avoid you. They see you, you smile they look away quickly when they see your arm crutches.

Had a lady talk to me for a good hour while I was sitting in a booth. We were having a good conversation getting to know each other. Then I go to get up and grab my Crutches from under the table. She awkwardly tells me she needs to use the restroom and i never see her again.

In your 20s you try, in your 30s you get depressed, in your 40s you accept.