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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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We've transitioned from celebrating scientific pioneers in the 19th-20th century to venerating capitalist CEOs in the 20th century who amassed wealth through market domination and reduced wages. (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by Timely_Jellyfish_2077@programming.dev to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

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[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Atleast we don't celebrate royalty anymore. Right? Right???

[–] MyFairJulia@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oi, mate. I know you were watching Doctor Who, however i've decided to hold up all TV broadcasts here for the next few days to inform you that the queen has died.

Great Nritain

[–] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

Also you're now the subject of that old berk, who you always thought was kind of a ponce, as they're now the ruler of the land by divine mandate. Waheyyyyyy...

[–] deweydecibel@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

How many people actually celebrate them, though? Like, percentage wise? The media maybe, out of a perverse sense of tradition, but the people?

Most people seem to range from festering hatred of the institution to indifference. Maybe enjoyment of the spectacle, or a dated reverence for an office that has long lost any true meaning, but actually celebrating them? Feels like that's something you don't find too much.