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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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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Back when I was in highschool I brought home chili from work which I had added a lot of Cholula to as I liked. I set it on the dining room table sealed in the container while I went to my room to change. In the midst of changing I hear a yell from the other end of the house. It's my mother screaming "Are you trying to kill me?!?!" Neither of my parents tolerate spicy foods well. It's still a story I love to tell and to needle my mom with.

[–] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Cholula tastes great, but it's barely even hot.

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

That's why I add a lot. And again, she has no tolerance for spicy anything.