this post was submitted on 29 Jun 2023
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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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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Is that considered a kid? Just curious about todays perception. When I was at that age it was considered young adult.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Hmm I kinda typed that in after reading further down.

Imo, it depends on experience.

more often than not, even highly intelligent people just lack exposure to certain things, situations.

I'd rather talk to that 19 yr old than many many many many many people who are not internet strangers to me (:

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's about perspective, I think. A 19-year-old is technically a young adult, but is a "grown up" to a small child and a kid to an older adult. I feel like that 18-early 20s-ish range is some weird gray area that seriously depends on maturity level. I've met some very wise people in that age range who are far more adult than literal adults I've known, but I've also met some very, very immature straight-up children in that age range as well.

Then again, maybe that's all ages? Hmm...

Editing to add: This is my first comment on here. I can see myself settling in and getting comfortable in this new space. I'm happy to have possibly found a new home. I'll miss rif though.