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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.

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[–] lazylion_ca 47 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Old guy here. Notice how highlighters dont have a pointed tip, but rather a slanted rectange. Black markers used to be like that. If you wanted a smaller line you had to angle it and use one of the corners.

Then sharpies came along with the pointed tip and everbody bought those instead. I cant remember seeing the old type any time recently, but I expect the crafts section would still have them.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Office supply stores still carry chisel tip markers.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I never would’ve known that, thank you for sharing!

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With that logic, pencils are the sharpest pens.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Only for a short time directly after sharpening them

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

But then you have mechanical pencils

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They're meant to be compared to other felt tipped pens I think

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

op is quite sharp

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Traditional size and sheep Sharpies are not pent their markers and yes compared to other markers they are Sharp

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

They’re also not that permanent compared to other permanent markers. Other brands don’t rub off as easily in my experience

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I suppose their name could also be meant to imply that they're meant for sharp people, to write down ideas with.

However, in all my time in meetings I would say they're rather meant to write ideas on flipcharts with that'll lead to a sharp decline in business value. 😑

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It seems that the etymology isn't on Wikipedia. I'd assume the name is in reference to sharp lines that you can write or draw with it.