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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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    • 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.
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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Some children need leashes

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Some children need choke collars

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago

I disagree: leash your kids (especially at restaurants).

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago

Me and my twin were leashed. I didn't know it, so I guess we weren't affected by that too much. Just other stuff in childhood. It was difficult for mother to control twins if she took us out alone so leashes it was.

Other people were so shitty to her about it though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

For kids the leash is supposed to be psychological.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago

how many judge judy cases are about problems caused by runaway children? there's a reason why laws mandate leashes for dogs -- their scope for damage is far higher than is that for toddlers.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

This made me realize that my parents having me on a leash as a toddler may be why I have a leash kink as an adult. 🤔

[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 days ago (2 children)

When an animal is old and dying, you're expected to euthanize it. When a human is old and dying, you're expected to keep them alive as long as possible

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

a pet doesn't leave behind an estate to inherit. laws are hesitant on human euthanasia because of the scope of misuse by greedy beneficiaries of wills.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Maybe we should rethink ownership as a concept. Is it really necessary? I feel like it causes a lot of trouble without solving much. Why can't humans just properly work together in a society that shares resources with those in need?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

How else do you plan to support the Healthcare industry?

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