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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:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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I learned how to look at these things a certain way along time ago thanks to Star Trek the next generation:
Captain Picard was, perhaps, one of the most powerful men in the entire galaxy. He was short, bald, and a principaled dork. And he was one of the most respected people in the entire galaxy because of it.
I don’t give a shit about the hair that I’ve lost, and I don’t give a shit about the fact that I’m 5 foot seven. My principles are unassailable, and I will defend my friends to the death, as well, I defend what is right.
Edit: although it may take some serious effort, I am capable of admitting when I am wrong
That’s what makes me a good person. Not what other people think of my hairline.
That makes you and I, kin.
You cant ignore, though, that society has associated beauty with morality. It's not accurate but it's a human condition.
It's also why you get these conventially beautiful people as trumps mouth pieces. Not that people can't see through the lies and deceit but the more physically attractive they are the more buffer they have with the general populace.
Yeah, this is why I smoke and drink so much. I am already convinced. You don’t need to remind me why I waited a minute.
It’s all true, just, seriously, I’ll do it on my own time