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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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[–] Idefinitelydonotknow@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Non-American, not a native speaker either, but how is writing correct spelling American-centrist?

I'm genuinely curious to know.

[–] Diurnambule@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

My bad. I was mistaken and apologize. I guess that depends of how you learn it. In France the English teaching is very lacking and we often have to learn it from films, TV or other media. So spelling is laborious.

[–] skillissuer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

early internet was populated almost entirely by americans, as eastern euro person who got internet only decade after "eternal september" this yearning for 90s era content and format looks like some kind of bizarre gatekeeping. what you're seeing is small community size and lack of pollution by attempts at commercialization