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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.

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Sometime, probably close to 20 years ago, but perhaps more recently, you heard a dial tone for the last time and you didn’t even realize it would be.

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[–] db2 12 points 8 months ago (6 children)

But can you tell the difference between 28.8 and 33.6 just by listening?

[–] homesweethomeMrL 8 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] db2 8 points 8 months ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don't understand the need for these. I can't read text faster than 300 baud anyway.

[–] Lost_My_Mind 5 points 8 months ago

Wait until this guy learns about webtv, and its ability to load a 320x480 jpg in a little under 10 minutes.

[–] shalafi 5 points 8 months ago

We tech support folks used to be able to discern a legit US Robotics 56K over a software modem. By listening to our customers connect.

[–] Lost_My_Mind 5 points 8 months ago

I used to confuse my 56k modem in 1998. I used to pick up the phone and make modem noises. It used to "connect", and then IMMEDIATELY spew out a diarrea of errors that it wasn't connected.

I miss the 90s....

[–] ripcord 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2, and 56k yes.

I don't remember 28.8 and 33.6 sounds, though. I guess my life has been for nothing :(

[–] db2 1 points 8 months ago

Don't forget 14.4

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Ngl I wish I was of the generation where I could've acquired this skill. As it is, I just have the faint childhood memory of our home modem. (In my 30s, for reference.)