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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 most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts: 1

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[–] latenightnoir 10 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (15 children)

This sounds like it starts from the assumption that it can only be consumed for the effect, not the taste.

I drink once, maybe twice every year, and never more than 2-3 drinks. And I specifically either sip a finger of Jägermeister, a White Russian, or expensive gin tonics (Scapegrace is brilliantly rich and nuanced, for instance), because I enjoy the taste.

What I do not enjoy is getting drunk. Not only because the following two days are worse than death, but especially because I don't like how my body slips out of my control and how it encourages my mind to drift toward the dark place.

[–] SpaceNoodle 11 points 5 days ago (10 children)

I love the taste!

I'm also addicted to the substance.

[–] TheBraveSirRobbin 2 points 4 days ago

Look at this guy, he actually likes the taste instead of just being addicted to the substance!

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