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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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The "m" in motel refers to a motorcar. The "h" in hotel, an older term, is presumably a reference to a horse. (lemmy.ca)
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[–] [email protected] 48 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I guess no one said shower thoughts had to be accurate.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

Yeah, they're not even close for hotel. Here's the etymology:

https://www.etymonline.com/word/hotel

They're correct about motel, though:

https://www.etymonline.com/word/motel

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Yeah, also taking a shower while on the effects of imbibing probably isn't safe.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 5 days ago

Absolutely. It isn't true. It just should be.