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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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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[โ€“] CubbyTustard@reddthat.com 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

related but different there's the "euphemism treadmill" where scientific terms get turned into slurs over time; lame, retarded, sped etc.

[โ€“] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago

Schizo and psycho are a bit different, because they involve shortening the words.