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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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Before mirrors were invented, almost no one had ever seen their own asshole (startrek.website)

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Aside from the few that found a very still pond and figured it was worth looking at.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It would be common to see still water and your own reflection

Less common that someone would position themselves in such a way they can see their asshole clearly in it without disturbing the surface.

What do I know? Maybe they made little foot jetties just so they could stand above the water and gaze wistfully in into their own rectums on still days?

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

You know, there was this one carpenter who could walk on water…