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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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  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
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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.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
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[–] madame_gaymes@programming.dev 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

There already is a lower limit (must be 35), just need to add the upper

[–] MehBlah@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (2 children)

I'm not talking about just the president. I don't think we need anyone older than 60 deciding the future. I'm less than a decade from 60 but have been ruled by people much older than me my whole life. It isn't any better and in some ways worse than it was when I was in my twenties.

[–] nickiwest@lemmy.world 3 points 19 hours ago

Yup. I'm 45 and I can't believe that people older than my parents are still running the country.

Yea, I feel you. Age limits everywhere, especially the upper limit, are a good idea.

[–] TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

for becoming a president or for voting?

That number is specifically for the president