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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.

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[–] DupaCycki@lemmy.world 20 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The whole 'made in China = shit' stereotype ended long ago, as even Tim Cook himself publicly stated in an interview.

Ignoring the fact that almost everything is made in China, meaning both high and poor quality products come from there, China still produces vastly more high quality products than any other country.

The relevant fragment of the interview with Tim Cook:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wacXUrONUY

[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 5 points 5 days ago

Honestly... Yeah this is it.

Honestly I now associate Chinese product with interesting designs that offer a variety of not well thought out innovation and incredible high quality items alike.

Made in china just feels like it means experimental and with all the joys and pitfalls that includes.