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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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just to give you something to think about

(where will we be in 20 years?)


edit: alright, i updated the timeline y'all

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[–] Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca 4 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

that's just false..

Palm Treo 600, 650, 700 were all technically 'smart' phones.

what defines 'smart'? cause none of the crap they make these days are smart, if anything I consider them pretty stupid now

only thing Treo was missing was wifi, Bluetooth and some junky app store. it had touchscreen, email, internet browsing, full keyboard, Infrared to control TVs and such, tons of other features that are lackluster or paid only on modern 'smart'phones.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

The main difference is installing your own apps and not being limited to what the phone maker put on it. Making the Danger Hiptop more of a smartphone than a Palm Pilot or Blackberry; it could have new programs installed to it.

[–] nailingjello@piefed.zip 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Are you saying it was not possible to install a third party app on a PalmOS device like the Treo? I'd have to disagree with that.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I'm not sure why OP specifically mentions the Treo anyway; it is already classified as a smartphone. I know some of the earlier PalmOS devices didn't have that ability. But I also know some candybar style dumb phones, like the Sony Ericsson, that did also allow installing apps like games and such that existed before the iPhone coined the term. 🤷‍♂️