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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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[–] lmaydev 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Calling someone a derogatory term has never been acceptable in polite company. It doesn't really make sense.

Although the ultimate origin of the word slut is unknown, it first appeared in Middle English in 1402 as slutte (AHD), with the meaning of 'dirty, untidy, or slovenly woman'.

And slut has never had a positive meaning.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

It's also jusy wrong. People still call women sluts as an insult.

[–] lmaydev 1 points 7 months ago

I can't speak for the younger generation but as a millennial it's used as both for sure.

Greeting a friend with "hey slut" is fine. Saying that to a stranger would likely not be.

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

And slut has never had a positive meaning.

Am I the only one here that likes sl... promiscuous women??