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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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[–] Pronell 71 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (9 children)

I assume the joke is (usually undocumented) people look for work in the parking lots of Home Depots, hoping to be hired for day labor, and the same may happen with the nerd glut in our culture and Best Buys.

I've never witnessed this as I live in a smaller city in Northern MN but it's a cliche here in the States.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I've seen this at every Home Depot and Lowe's that I have ever been to. There are always day laborers looking for work.

[–] DontTreadOnBigfoot 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I wonder if it's regional

I've lived and traveled all over the Pacific Northwest and been to many hardware stores throughout, and never seen it myself.

[–] tuck182 1 points 1 month ago

Not sure about lately, but ten years ago the Home Depot on Aurora in Seattle always had a group of guys hanging out near the entrance.

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