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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] 183 points 2 years ago (24 children)

As a dad, I think about this fact so much.

I still feel just like a kid with no clue about everything, but I still have to do stuff, because I'm responsible for my own kids now.

[–] [email protected] 88 points 2 years ago (13 children)

I feel the same way often. And the kids look up to me with the absolute confidence and trust that their dad knows what he's doing and will know what to do when they have trouble. I know that's how it should be so they can be children. But at the same time I know it's just not true and I'm just winging it.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Was out with my daughter and her friend, and we found a wallet on the ground. The friend picked it up and immediately handed it to me, and now I'm 'what am I meant to do with it?'. But only in my head, because I'm the grown up who just can deal with everything.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Try to find an address in the wallet and mail it. Otherwise, hand it to the police.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It felt wrong to put it in my bag, so I held it out in front of me like a dirty nappy, and took it to the nearby shopping centre's concierge.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yep: you gotta hold it so that it's clearly visible as not in your pocket and thus claimed by you.

This, oddly, seems to be The Way.

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