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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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If coffee is called "a cup of joe", tea should be called "a cup of james" (lemm.ee)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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[–] AshLassay 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

For anyone who doesn’t know that’s Cockney rhyming slang. Cup of Rosy Lee rhymes with Cup of Tea. But they often omit the last word so it becomes a Cup of Rosy.

Another one is Apples which is slang for stairs. Since the full rhyming slang is Apples and Pears.

[–] Dasus 3 points 6 days ago

Also, a very common one.

"Blew a raspberry."

Raspberry tart, fart.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Most people don’t know that “let’s get down to brass tacks” is a rhyme for “let’s get down to the facts” as well.