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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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Especially gas powered ones. If you are going to blow refuse in the street, can’t you at least do it quietly?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Echoing a handful of comments in this thread, I'm from Argentina and I've seen maybe one leaf blower in my entire lifetime. However, I've been to the US , so I believe you (my condolences)

If my understanding is correct, leaf blowers contribute a lot to the current massive bug die-off that's been happening lately all over, because many bug species reproduce in leaf litter. In that regard, they're not only terrible noise-wise, but ecologically-wise as well.

So, terrible all around.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

I sleep with earplugs in because I work nights and have no idea when the HOA maintenance people are going to start blowing those things at 8 in the fucking morning.

[–] zipzoopaboop 4 points 3 weeks ago

Fuck leaf blowers and whoever invented them. Should be illegal along with ultra bright headlights

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

...and also stop using it when a car is passing by. Thanks assholes

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I use mine to clear grass from the driveways (my neighbors more than mine since I don't care that much) and to blow leaves out of my gutters. As for blowing an entire yard full of leaves into neat little piles, hell no!. I've got better things to do with my time. I just keep mulching blades on my mower and grind the leaves up. Better for the lawn anyway.

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

Can't even jump in big piles of leaves anymore cuz they just blow them away 😩

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