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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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"You'll end up in a van down by the river" if you do drugs, don't go to college, etc. advice never includes the warning: "Don't suffer major Depression that gives you complete apathy for existence." (self.showerthoughts)

submitted 4 days ago by The_Downward_Spiral to c/showerthoughts

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[–] spankmonkey 12 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

The post is saying that the helpful advice is about making choices and omits things outside of your control, like depression, that can lead to the same result.

The post isn't saying to not be depressed.

[–] 1371113 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It’s a sarcastic take on common advice. It’s implied by the inanity of the suggestion. Most people got it, wasn’t something you saw. You’ll get it next time :).

[–] spankmonkey 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Pretty sure I got it and you meant to reply to breadsmasher.

[–] 1371113 2 points 3 days ago

Yup.

[–] breadsmasher -4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Advice never includes the warning: “dont suffer major depression…”

what? it literally does say that.

[–] spankmonkey 5 points 4 days ago

"Don't suffer' is different than "Don't choose to be".