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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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[–] ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world 29 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

"Oh we're out of shampoo AND body wash? I guess hand soap it is. 🤷"

[–] tfm@piefed.europe.pub 43 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] teft@piefed.social 19 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Don’t do that unless you only do it once. Adding tap water to dilute your soap can cause it to develop bacterial contamination.

[–] tjoa@feddit.org 8 points 4 weeks ago

Dude this thread just keeps on giving.

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

you'll own nothing. not even your life. and the algorithm will make you happy.

[–] relativestranger@feddit.nl 7 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

.. only if you pay extra for a little happy time.

[–] pentastarm@piefed.ca 3 points 4 weeks ago
[–] TheWeirdestCunt@lemmy.today 10 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

"That's out too? Dish soap it is then."

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 weeks ago

I use bar soap for all of these things. 😅

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 7 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Honestly, sometimes using just water is fine and good for your skin since soap dries it out.

[–] rockerface@lemmy.cafe 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah I have to moisturise my hands every time after shower because my palms get dried up by soap

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Any tips for moisturizers that don’t leave you feeling even greasier than before you showered?

[–] parody@lemmings.world 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Brand & Store rec enclosed

silence, brand

Top result for “lotion” at Costco is quite normal all around - Cetaphil, widely available at any US retailer

(no affiliation)

[–] Ghoelian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I think this person has probably tried the popular ones lol

[–] parody@lemmings.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

O right

Sure ain’t greasy for me