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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Mindlessly petting a cat is like mindlessly washing a knife. (sh.itjust.works)

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This was my best showerthought I left on reddit. I didn't want to leave it into the oblivion.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It depends. If the animal really trusts you and knows you well, they might be comforted by you being there. But if that's not the case, or if they show any negative signs, you need to give them space.

When I was a child our cat gave birth, and she kept crying for my mom whenever she tried to leave her side.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

One of my cats started to give birth while next to me. I was still a kid and thought she peed on the sofa so I went downstairs to get something to clean the mess, the cat followed me while having contractions. My mom realised what was happening and told me to leave her alone, so I tried to get away but the cat still followed me while having half a kitten hanging out. So I stayed with her the whole time. Rip little old Lisbeth.