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Ok, so less a shower thought and more a "random observation while standing in line to vote" thought, but my mind is about equally checked out in both scenarios, so I'll count it.

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[–] Fermion@feddit.nl 75 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

Getting hit on at the polls is a great way to make voting even more uncomfortable.

Best to stick to polite chit chat, and otherwise avoid bothering people when they're voting.

[–] Illuminostro@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Just think about it. It's a cordoned off space, you meet someone you're simpatico with... smash time!

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 16 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

Seems to me that if you're canny about your polite chitchat while standing in line, you could segue to "you wanna get a drink sometime?" after you both come out of the polling place.

Which leads me to remind the ladies, just because he was all supportive of women's bodily autonomy in line, doesn't mean you can be sure how he actually voted in the booth!

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 13 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

Which is why so many women hate talking to men they don't know: there's so often that request for a date after even the most innocuous small talk.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 hours ago

Yes I guess that's true, and it doesn't even help if he'd be chill about accepting a "no thanks," because she can't know that in advance, and so many guys aren't. I guess there's always the possibility of running into each other in a bar or similar situation where they could assume meeting someone might be a goal of being there. "Didn't I meet you when we were both voting for Harris?" would be a change from the usual lines.

[–] Illuminostro@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Well, according to the intelligent, professional women I know, it's the presentation of the hit. If it's aggressive, big NO. If it's clever, and deprecating... maybe.

But the trailer park girls may say "Meet me at the truck." No offense, those are the girls I chased in my youth. God bless 'em.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

The women in my life also say that it depends a bit on where. For instance, most just don't want to be hit on at the gym.

[–] Illuminostro@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

You're right, that space is off limits, generally.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 4 points 12 hours ago

It's like trying to find an SO at a comic convention. Just enjoy the show and be happy you've found like-minded nerds.

[–] Curious_Canid@lemmy.ca 100 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

This may be the most brilliant get-out-the-vote tactic I've ever seen.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 37 points 14 hours ago

Nah, cause the hot girls won't care about republicans.

Wait a second...

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 16 points 14 hours ago

Lol, thanks. Kinda wish I'd have thought of it sooner and made some kind of graphic based on those old ads.

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 40 points 14 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 12 points 12 hours ago (1 children)
[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 5 points 10 hours ago

You really know how to work the polls

[–] moshankey@lemmy.world 41 points 15 hours ago

Anything to get out to vote. Made me laugh. Good day for it.

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 31 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (3 children)

Same reason I go to the dentist. Dental hygienists are hot as hell.

Edit:

[–] slurpeesoforion@startrek.website 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Mine never shut up. Why was my appointment booking an hour?

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

That's part of it for me. I love listening to idle chatter while my teeth get worked over with implements. And nitrile on gums is better than a deep tissue massage.

Any single dental hygienists near BGKY hmu please

[–] slurpeesoforion@startrek.website 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Mine want a two way conversation. And I have stuff to do.

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Just go

"Guh. Uh-huh. Mumblemumblemumble"

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I thought the punchline was going to be "to get drilled".

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 2 points 11 hours ago

Punchline requires joke, lol

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 15 hours ago (2 children)
[–] Gork@lemm.ee 39 points 14 hours ago (1 children)
[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago

Yeah. But they’re spitters.

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 10 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Personal preference. I guess I'm just into scrubs and latex in my mouth 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Did you floss for me big daddy?

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 20 points 14 hours ago

Turn voting into speed dating

[–] Volkditty@lemmy.world 18 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

Just got back from voting and I was looking for an opportunity to mention how attractive the lady that checked me in was.

[–] ohellidk@sh.itjust.works 23 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

was she checking you out, too?

[–] Volkditty@lemmy.world 17 points 14 hours ago
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

They were all ancient ladies with curly grandma-fro hairdos at ours

[–] zante@slrpnk.net 11 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

Get out of the shower, democracy needs you.

[–] B312@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago

Super Earth calls for our aid

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 3 points 11 hours ago

........but wash your pitts first.

[–] tee9000@lemmy.world -5 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Clearly no moderation in showerthoughts.

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

We can't keep everyone happy. I'll agree that this post gave me pause. I think it's better to error on the side of leaving things up.

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