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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 most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts: 1

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It sounds way less offensive to those who decry the original terminology's problematic roots but still keeps its meaning intact.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Funny how people get heated over things that don't matter. OK, it has been one way for a long time. But had it been Parent/Child the same amount of time, would it be any different?

As long as you know the meanings of what is used, it doesn't matter what they are. If someone would rather not use master/slave, let them. No one is stopping you from making a choice to keep using it. You also might have to interact with consequences for that choice, but that's what you get for working with other people. 🫠

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Token Ring barely avoids copyright/trademark litigation.

Daisy Chain fits with Dom/Sub.

Or we could go full millenial reddit with Bull/Cuck

Or full MAGA with Man/Woman

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Considering how many tech enthusiasts are Femboys using the terms Dom and Sub sounds like a good idea :3

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