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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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[–] [email protected] 73 points 6 days ago (2 children)

That's usually what people mean when they say that sarcastically.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 6 days ago

Another backhanded "positive action" comment is "I'm going to give that the attention it deserves" and nine times out of ten it will be absolute fucking rot so no, that's going to the bottom of the list. Cheers though.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Somehow that never occurred to me.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

I use it a lot.

It's corporate speak for please shut up and listen to me because you're conjuring bullshit straight out of your ass.

Example

customer: I don't want to do x thing for y reason because it could cause issue a issue b issue c etc

Me: with all due respect sir, I believe you may be conflating possible issue z with issue x. Fortunately we do not have to worry about issue x because of reason. Furthermore, even if issue x happened, this would be the result of that failure and it would create issue d or issue e or even issue f but not issue a or b or c.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago

I got it! You work for alphabet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

For me it means I put all the respect I can bring up not to punch you and at least sound respectful, but you're an idiot and what you want is bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 6 days ago

Once told a boss "with all due respect, and I do mean all the respect you're actually due in this moment, I won't be doing that"

[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 days ago (1 children)

With all due respect, go fuck yourself

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

With all due respect, go $fsck yourself

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

The Summoning Ritual Is Successful.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago

If the caveat wasn't intended, the word 'due' would be superfluous.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

With all due respect, nothing gets past a mind as sharp as yours.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 days ago
[–] Lushed_Lungfish 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I've used it exactly once in my career.

Had a senior officer who was trying to get involved in my departmental business about a disciplinary issue . As the next highest ranking in the space, I said "Due respect Sir, I believe the Chief and the POs have the matter in hand, however, I did wish to ask your opinion on the new training schedule?"

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Well played.