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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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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • 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.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct and the TOS

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This is not said with any kind of malice to the trans community, I respect my trans homies. But literally no one gives a shit about dudes.

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Have you ever asked if they care?

Maybe we're all just waiting for permission to take the mask off and really open up.

[–] Ileftreddit@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I haven’t asked directly if they care, but anytime I try to explain anything related to a possible emotional state I might be experiencing I tend to get shut down really hard? Or people just ignore it completely

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Some guys have no interest in being anything but the manliest man they can manifest, and maybe I'm wrong, but I think there's a lot of us who are just waiting for someone to break the ice.

I have a very good friend who started making it a habit to tell me he loves me, and dammit, I'll say it right back because I do love him like a brother. I don't love my other friends less, but, that shame that hides in my brain tells me I can't do that to them.

I'll sneak it in the group chat. Let's all try to open that door for each other!

[–] Ileftreddit@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Thanks! And thanks for the inspiring post!