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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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    • 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.
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[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone -4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Damn crazy. Do you think the shape of someone's genitalia has an effect on that velocity and diameter?

[–] tankfox@bookwyr.me 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The optimal genitalia for urination has zero length. Imagine a frictionless laminar flow from a razor edged hole in your torso!

[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I've definitely seen public bathrooms where the previous occupant may have been utilising this technique

[–] tankfox@bookwyr.me 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Laminar flow means exceptionally smooth and directional without any turbulence or spray, so this would make sense if you visited a bathroom that was spotlessly clean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Hyc3MRKno

[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone 3 points 2 months ago

Doesn't matter how smooth the piss flows, when it's coming out the torso it ain't hitting the toilet

[–] M137@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You are doing a great job at showing everyone you have no idea what you're talking about. What you replied to says there wouldn't be any splatter etc.

This post very single reply you've made here has only ticked more boxes on the list of showing your idiocy, ignorance and inability to understand basic concepts.

[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

Don't let me stop you from having perfect piss aim by performing keyhole surgery on your abdomen

[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

In theory, maybe. Yet in the real world, enough foreskin to interfere with the flow makes for a smoother flow with no spraying.

[–] tankfox@bookwyr.me 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'M GOING TO NEED A PERFECTLY SPHERICAL BLADDER IN A HARD VACUUM

[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I'm not going to be able to help you with that one I'm afraid.