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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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Why is it that I almost faint if I try to shit really hsrd?

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[–] SomeoneElse@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

It’s called situational syncope. Don’t push so hard. If it keeps happening see your doctor.

[–] fixmbr@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

This is the danger of going 3 days without pooping

[–] xoggy@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This is more of a NoStupidQuestions post than a shower thought.

[–] RadiantXyz@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I agree but I am also genuinely impressed how many serious answers are here. When I read the post I was sure it was just a troll, but troll or not, there are so many people here to give good and based advice. It's just great. We should keep it!

[–] menemen@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Not so fun story: when I did my civil service in a hospital I once was called in a room from a patient, because the other patient from that room didn't come out of the toilet. I found her in the toilet. She had a stroke while pushing really hard. She had asked for a laxative for days, but the physicians didn't want to giver her one (don't know ow why).

Tl;dr: Don't push till you faint!

[–] ch00f@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Why is this in Showerthoughts?

[–] SwallowsDick@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Shower shitter confirmed

[–] Johanno@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

There was a shower in the room when the post was created.

[–] animist@lemmy.one 0 points 2 years ago

Probably because you're holding your breath in the whole time which cuts off oxygen to your brain, which is what causes fainting