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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] 3 points 1 day ago

Dante Alighieri?

[–] buzz86us 11 points 2 days ago

This is true in religious dogma, Satan himself was a fallen Angel

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

im betting hell was first.

[–] Clinicallydepressedpoochie 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

And the heaven guy was like, nah bro.

[–] RagingSnarkasm 8 points 2 days ago

Some people are motivated best with a carrot, but others require the stick. Cult leaders who know how to use both will maximize their control.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago

Nah, hell is pretty great for controlling masses if you manage to make them believe.

Basically "you're all going to hell, but if you follow my lead, I have this one neat trick that all devils hate".

[–] j4k3 3 points 2 days ago

At some point some kids learned they could get food and shelter by peddling the dumb shit their dad made up when they were kids.

"Daddy, where is uncle Larry after he touched little Susie?"

He's burning in hell sweetie.

"... Are we having bacon tonight daddy?"

No sweetie. That's uncle Larry in hell.

[–] dyslexicdainbroner 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Finite people cannot create the infinite supernatural eternity of Heaven nor hell

[–] Clinicallydepressedpoochie 1 points 1 day ago

Well they did