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Showering everyday isn't actually necessary, excluding obvious situations.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/09/26/917019912/in-the-era-of-hygiene-clean-author-makes-the-case-for-showering-less
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/showering-daily-is-it-necessary-2019062617193
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240423-theres-no-need-to-shower-every-day-heres-why
I would look up an actual academic article, but I don't care that much after being insulted. π
While you're right, it's missing the forest for the trees. It's just quippy way of saying "takes care of one's hygiene"
But yes, it's mostly a common myth that you have to shower every day, ideally do what feels right/works for you to have a good hygiene
My armpits would like a word.
Good thing they don't have a mouth, could you imagine morning breath in addition to whatever they've got going on?
That would have been awful, and I would hate to have to brush my teeth thrice!