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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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    • 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.
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It's just a handy place to put my phone down for a second. Or stash a pen or a credit card.

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 2 weeks ago (11 children)

My wife and I have a theory that the patriarchy removed useful pockets so women need to buy an external pocket in the form of purses.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

That doesn't require the patriarchy, just the fashion industry in general trying to sell as much as possible. Adding an entirely different and otherwise unnecessary article of clothing is a brilliant idea honestly.

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

If it doesn't require the patriarchy, why is it gendered? Surely, it'd be even more profitable to not give men usable pockets either.

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