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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: 1

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[–] Today 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I'm not opposed to being called burgerland, but I'm wondering why burgers and not hot dogs or apple pie. I think we should start referring to all countries by their national food.

[–] uienia 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Only Americans thinks that apple pie is a specifically American food.

[–] Today 1 points 6 months ago

Apple pie, hot dogs, and baseball.... There is no American food. Maybe fry bread?

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

True, as burgers didn't actually originate in the USA anyway. Are there any foods that are 100% USA creations?

[–] Today 2 points 6 months ago

I'm not sure anyone has original food. Isn't it all just the same stuff in regional flavors with available ingredients? We should just go by what's popular, or perceived to be popular, which i guess does make us burgerland.

[–] Deway 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Fried butter? (The fact that this is a real thing is worrisome)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] Deway 1 points 6 months ago

I can feel my arteries clogging just by reading the name.