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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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Back in the day it would always be like "prices starting at 59.99"

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[–] FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website 41 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Probably because they know you'll just check on Amazon or similar. Back in the day, you had to look for a newspaper ad, get the catalogue, or visit the shop to find out. Now it's enough to just ~~wet~~ whet your appetite and you'll do the rest.

Also, pricing has gotten more complicated this millennium. Companies like charging different prices in different areas to different people to maximise their revenue.

[–] gastroglizzy@piefed.social 49 points 1 week ago (2 children)

wet your appetite

In this context, the word is "whet".

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Pavlov's bell would disagree.

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Oh god, it's gained sentience...

[–] squirrel@cake.kobel.fyi 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I read that like Stewie from Family Guy

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

wet your appetite

"Oh yeah, I should eat something."

has dinner

forgets to buy the thing

company goes bankrupt

goes to sleep full and happy 😊