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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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New York City is the only city in America (or maybe the world) where people are expected to have a general understanding of the geography in casual conversation. (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by ch00f@lemmy.world to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

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Like why do I feel like I’m supposed to be able to name the seven boroughs? I can’t tell you anything about L.A., Chicago, Boston, etc.

Edit: to clarify: I mean that everyone in America are expected to know NYC. Not just New Yorkers. Obviously everyone should know the layout of where they live.

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[–] minibyte@sh.itjust.works 26 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The seven burros – happy, sleepy, grumpy, sneezy, doc. I’m missing a few.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, ACAB Island, and Westchester

[–] ohwhatfollyisman@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

i'd hate to see what's "snow white" in this version.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 days ago

Long Island

[–] elephantium@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Central park?