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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:

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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct and the TOS

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[–] Suru@mander.xyz 15 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I don't think reformed incels are particularly more likely to show empathy to anyone than your average non-incel.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think they just meant better than they used to be, not better than average.

[–] Suru@mander.xyz 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That's fair. Although, I don't think getting laid necessarily makes people more empathetic either.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

I don't think that's what they are saying either.

A rehabbed incel would develop empathy and THEN they might have a chance at getting laid.