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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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[–] Gradually_Adjusting 50 points 2 years ago (4 children)

In the original Dawkins sense of the word, this is explicitly so. Strictly speaking, memes are just ideas that use us to replicate. A worldview is an idea. Pogrom ergo sum, so to speak.

[–] DiggyDiggyMole 8 points 2 years ago

There is a neat video from CGP Grey that discusses the infectious transmission of thoughts: Achoo!

[–] Lauchs 5 points 2 years ago

I thought so, wasn't sure, was about to double check and then figured some wise soul in the comments would know. And here we are.

First time I ever encountered the word meme was in regards to religion.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In the original Dawkins sense, it’s a memeplex.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting 1 points 2 years ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Exactly. Spreading and replicating like viruses across host bodies. And just like certain viruses, some can stay dormant for years, never fully going away - e.g. "The Game" (sorry not sorry). :p

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago