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"Quell your rage" must be lesson 1 in how to internet
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this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2025
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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:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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In reality, people seem to follow these lessons.
Lesson 1: Never read the article—why bother when the title is all you need to fuel your righteous fury?
Lesson 2: Craft your response based solely on the title, preferably in all caps to ensure everyone knows you mean business.
Lesson 3: When engaging with comments, remember that everyone else is always wrong; they are part of a grand conspiracy against your unparalleled wisdom.
Lesson 4: You're not just right; you're a beacon of truth in a sea of misguided souls. Let that light shine, unburdened by facts or logic.
Lesson 5: Insults are the spice of life. Aim for at least two per sentence, and bonus points if you can weave in a creative metaphor involving farm animals.
Lesson 6: Always assume the worst intentions. If someone agrees with you, they're obviously being sarcastic. If they disagree, they're a troll.
Lesson 7: Grammar and spelling are for the weak. Your ideas are so powerful they transcend the need for coherent sentence structure.
Unfortunately you can't even really blame people when it's all paywalled and you have to know the extra steps (or be rich and subscribe to 100 online newspapers) to be able to actually obtain the text.