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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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[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl -4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

You say that like that would be bad.

There's work to be done. Everyone can't be an artist. It's exactly why they're not paid well to do it. It's a high-supply, low-demand job.

You people are living in a fantasy land.

[–] PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 9 points 11 months ago

We got fat on the third world and people think we can just say "fuck you, got mine" to the rest of the planet.

[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

“Artists” make everything you touch or look at. Unless you define “artist” as someone who drinks all day, and whips paint at blank canvass.

UI-UX artists design the way programs look and function. Game artists build the worlds we play in. Architecture. Indoor decor. Even the cool looking rug you got at IKEA… designed by an industrial artist.

We are everywhere. Coming up with cool looking phones, apps, OSes, and yes, sculptures and paintings too. So you’re right, there is work to be done. There is so much skill and investment into the life of artist. You’d know if you ever spent a day in their shoes.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl -2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Your know exactly what I mean by "artists". Don't be daft

[–] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago

I do not. Why don’t you tell us what an artist is in your opinion.