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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.

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[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I think I have seen something like this. Can't recall the name, but it was more like taken, with some agency funding some rando to collect their family.

Edit: I think this is the one: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1000734-amateur

Edit2: Remade with Rami Malek: https://youtu.be/DCWcK4c-F8Q

[–] rainrain@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I figure this is the origin story for a lot of terrorists.

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If its the CIA funding them, their called "Freedom Fighters" :D

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Until their sudden but inevitable betrayal

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 2 points 1 day ago

Dont worry, this time will be different!

[–] b3an@lemmy.world 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

I just saw this movie.

Tap for spoilerHe blackmails his superiors to get training… he isn’t offered to get revenge on his wife’s killers. They laugh at him…

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I think thats in the trailer, so no spoiler. Its not exactly OPs premise, but its close, its still a normie being helped by a larger organisation. Did you like it?

[–] b3an@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago

I dunno, he gets treated like a ‘normie’ but continually surprised people who underestimate him.

It wasn’t the best movie but not the worse. It has some fun moments. Made me want to watch Mr. Robot (only seen pieces).