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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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Since nobody likes calling it X, why don't we call the platform "ex-twitter"? That way it's technically true, and everybody knows what you're talking about. (lemmy.world)

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or maybe eX-twitter

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[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I've been calling it Xitter. The X is pronounced "sh."

[–] SkepticalButOpenMinded@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like the sass, but do people know what you’re talking about in spoken conversation?

[–] totallynotarobot@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You think the people posting snarky shit on the internet are engaging in spoken conversation with other humans? I promise we're not.

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

Name... honestly doesn't check out.

[–] totallynotarobot@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Don't judge me and my lack of voice module.