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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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[–] sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 day ago (3 children)

"cooking" in the context of doing something well has been around for a long time. Think, "now you're cooking!" Or the less common "now you're cooking with gas!"

I think it's just in more frequent use currently. It will be interesting to see if people stop using it after it goes out of fashion with the youth.

[–] ggtdbz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago

I personally think cooking will have serious staying power.

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] lagoon8622@sh.itjust.works 1 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Right analogous in some contexts (American sportsball) to "Let him eat"

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Does that come from getting paid and therefore being able to feed oneself

[–] lagoon8622@sh.itjust.works 1 points 23 minutes ago

Yeah sort of like, "They are performing at a high level and carrying the team, let them get stats (==better contract)"

[–] OldChicoAle@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Language is freaking fascinating.