this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2024
453 points (91.3% liked)

Showerthoughts

29677 readers
2017 users here now

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.

Rules

  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. Avoid politics
    1. NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
    2. Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
    3. Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct-----

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
vatlark@lemmy.world
forkball@lemmy.world
quinten@lemmy.world
Thekingoflorda@lemmy.world
453
People born after 2000 have never seen the cosmic microwave background on their TV set. (startrek.website)
submitted 16 hours ago by Hobbes@startrek.website to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
125 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

The static on old CRT TVs with rabbit ears was the cosmic microwave background. No one in the last 25 years has ever seen it.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] Allonzee@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Maybe not directly on their TV set, but there are more than enough references to it in TV and film media that it's still known almost universally.

Everything from old beloved films to Modern period shows. Its literally an overused way to establish the narrative isnt taking place in the present.