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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I swear you don't even care about the answer, you just want to be "right."

Some might consider that arguing in bad faith, but I consider that a blue herring.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yup. It's sometimes referred to as Cunningham's Law.

[–] bloopernova 33 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Damnit, I was going to post "yeah it's called Cunnington's Law" and see who fell for it.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago

Sorry. That would have been funny!