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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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[–] [email protected] 82 points 2 years ago (26 children)

What I've found is that after a week socializing with twins, it's pretty much impossible to confuse one with the other, especially if they're older. There's always some little quirk that differentiates the two. The parents who raised them would have to be out of the world shitty if they can't tell apart their children.

[–] [email protected] 98 points 2 years ago (11 children)

I could see this happening when they are babies though. Like 6 weeks in Bob becomes Tom and Tom becomes Bob and you might never know. I don't think that would be harmful at such a young age though.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Yeah I can't recognize my own daughter in the first few weeks/months of her life even if I look at the pictures and know its her.

[–] venoft 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Shit, I still can't recognize your daughter.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

That's actually my childhood picture you're holding. I would like that back please.

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