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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.

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Aliens everywhere

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[–] AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

On the other hand, “Ancient Aliens” is a lot more plausible.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Especially as they call them "illegal aliens". Does this imply that the little green men are "legal aliens"?

[–] qaz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I doubt the little green men have the same 2 "immutable genders" as humans may have, so I doubt they can get the required papers under the current administration.

[–] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago

Damn sea peoples crossing the border illegally and stealing our jobs!

[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 5 points 2 weeks ago

“alien” as in little green/grey UFO people is a metaphor from “alien” as in foreigner

[–] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

Every single time I see people calling immigrants "aliens" I first think, wait what spac- oh nvm it's just racism.