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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New York City is the only city in America (or maybe the world) where people are expected to have a general understanding of the geography in casual conversation. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Like why do I feel like I’m supposed to be able to name the seven boroughs? I can’t tell you anything about L.A., Chicago, Boston, etc.

Edit: to clarify: I mean that everyone in America are expected to know NYC. Not just New Yorkers. Obviously everyone should know the layout of where they live.

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 month ago (4 children)

The seven burros – happy, sleepy, grumpy, sneezy, doc. I’m missing a few.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, ACAB Island, and Westchester

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

i'd hate to see what's "snow white" in this version.

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

Central park?

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