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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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[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 1 points 17 minutes ago

I'm pretty sure that's just the middle east. But the CIA did the killing too.

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 4 points 1 hour ago

That’s a villain origin story.

This is sort of the way

spoilerThe Wrath of Becky ends. After exacting her revenge for the second time, she gets approached by a CIA person who basically offers her a job as a field agent/professional killer and she ends up getting support ro take out one final bad guy with a flipping tank. It's a satisfying ending for the movie and for Becky.

If you haven't seen those movies, they're worth checking out. They're like 2 hours of revenge/justice porn, very violent and gory but entertaining.

[–] JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 4 points 12 hours ago

Did you describe Saddam Hussein?

Although his father died before he was born, his mother tried to abort him and kill herself but failed, she didn't want him and he was raised by his uncle.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 14 points 22 hours ago

That's kinda like Absolute Batman. Alfred is an MI6 agent investigating Batman and the other gangs, and after a while they start working together because Alfred believes in the Mission.

Batman actually blasts Alfred at point-blank with a "non-lethal" shotgun in their very first meeting. I say "non-lethal" because the shotgun shoots mini batarang-shaped shrapnel. And Alfred just has a bunch of tiny batarangs sticking out of his face after the shot.

Goddamn I need to read the Absolute DC comics.

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 11 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours 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

[–] b3an@lemmy.world 2 points 16 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 16 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 16 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).

[–] rainrain@sh.itjust.works 7 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 8 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 6 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

Until their sudden but inevitable betrayal

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 2 points 21 hours ago

Dont worry, this time will be different!