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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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Edit: I do not understand why I am getting downvoted here? It should be fairly obvious that this is not a sexual thing? Do people disagree with it being beautiful?

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[–] Epp@lemmus.org 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Dad or not, I've found it's all about your facial expression in determining whether the feeder finds someone watching to be creepy or not. That's why whenever I see a woman breastfeeding, I abruptly stop whatever I'm doing, open my eyes as wide as possible, stare directly, unblinking, and start slowly nodding encouragingly, so they know that I approve, while a big, toothy grin blossoms on my face to make it further known that I find the sight beautiful. Then I add a thumbs up at the end, once my grin is as wide as possible, just to make it all official.

Surprisingly I think it may actually accelerate the feeding process, because the mothers always stop breastfeeding soon after I finish non-verbally communicating that I find what they're doing to be beautiful, in a non-creepy way. Humans are amazing! 😍

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

She's so soothed by your support that her milk flowed more freely. You're doing a real service and should be commended.