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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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Monkeys given infinite time would probably get carpal tunnel or form a labor union before typing out Shakespeare. (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I always interpreted it as, eventually they’ll evolve, and will birth their equivalent of Shakespeare. Paralleling our own evolution.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Paralleling our own evolution.

You mean when some rats gave our australopithecine ancestors typewriters in hopes that they would produce the great question of life, the universe, and everything?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Exactly! Share and enjoy!

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