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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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- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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tell me. how would the outcome of your accident change if you were deaf?
I bet you would be much more observant if you couldn't hear anything.
I'm not deaf.
We're digressing from the original disagreement
I believe it is important for vehicles to sound like vehicles, so they can be easily identified. They shouldn't be randomly changed by their owner to something whimsical.
I don't think so.
your argument is that vehicles should sound like vehicles.
my argument is that it doesn't matter what they sound like, as long as they make a sound.
so I'll ask, what does a vehicle sound like? also, what does a vehicle sound like to a deaf person?
I think vehicles sound like a roaring muscle car screaming down the street. I'm sure you have a different opinion. Deaf people don't care because they can't hear them anyway.
so my point is, it doesn't matter what they sound like because pedestrians need to take responsibility for their own safety by being more observant of their surroundings. you know...like deaf people.
I'm not arguing this absolves drivers from responsibly operating a vehicle.
I'm arguing that it's everyones responsibility to be more observant to ensure safety is a priority.
Big difference between "a roaring muscle car" and Nyan Cat. One of those things is immediately recognisable as an approaching vehicle.
can you not use the Doppler effect and theorize the size, speed, and direction of objects when heard?
"Could you not "/
Sure, whatever buddy. Lets all make things more difficult instead of just agreeing on sensible safety precautions.
You won the pigeon chess match. Congrats.
it's a legitimate question.
I don't get what's so absurd about observing your environment to ensure your safety.
I guess you might be the type of person who burns to death in a burning building because you don't smell the smoke.
do you need to hear the fire in order to believe there's a fire?
It's an absurd question, and if you think it has merit then I can only assume this conversation is going to become increasingly deranged.
I'm clearly talking to an idiot.