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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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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My favorite was the would of/would've bot.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I feel like I haven’t seen a single person use “could of” or “would of” here.

The defense on Reddit was always “NOT EVERY1 ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE”

I don’t have the largest sample size, but I’ve never met someone who makes this mistake whose first language isn’t English.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I seen alot of people who type the same way. Their so dumb.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I see what you did they're

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

People whose first language isn't English (and especially people who apologize for their English) almost invariably type perfectly, lol