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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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[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 35 points 12 hours ago (4 children)

Most people only think that they know how to tie their shoes but they're doing the so-called "granny knot" which is why it unties itself.

It could also just be a lack of imagination too:

[–] waldfee@feddit.org 7 points 8 hours ago (2 children)
[–] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

I was thinking of this when I saw the post. I only properly understood the granny knot recently and since changing how I tie my laces, they very rarely untie now. That Ian chap showed a particular knot that he claimed never comes undone and I can attest to that.

[–] lemmyman@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

What a fantastic website

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 14 points 11 hours ago

[slaps shoe]

"That ain't goin' nowhere!"

[–] fleem@piefed.zeromedia.vip 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

bro better have they damn flush cuts up in this bitch

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 2 points 7 hours ago

I've been heavily considering investing in the Knipex micro flush cut side cutters but 30 euros is a heavy investment for someone with zipties for shoelaces.

[–] Kalothar@lemmy.ca 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I put these on my running shoes and they work great:

[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 2 points 7 hours ago

But zipties can withstand being showered with sparks from angle grinder.