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

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[–] 0uterzenith@lemmy.world 41 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I thought it's just because the british empire is like a plague that's spreading everywhere..

[–] CookieJarObserver@feddit.de 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know this is probably a joke, but Crowns have been around for longer than Britain.

[–] 0uterzenith@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

yeah I know, crowns have been there since prehistoric times. I guess it's just the easiest way to signify authority.

[–] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If you think in English, you've been mind-colonised before you're even self aware.

[–] 001100010010@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 year ago

Did I colonize my own brain by immigrating to the US? 🤔

[–] 0uterzenith@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

no choice, gotta adapt, am bilingual tho

[–] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

What if I'm able to think in multiple languages