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.

  • @[email protected]
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    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
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      Just think about it. It’s a cordoned off space, you meet someone you’re simpatico with… smash time!

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      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!

      • AFK BRB Chocolate
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        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.

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          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
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          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.

          • AFK BRB Chocolate
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            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
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              You’re right, that space is off limits, generally.

    • @Zahille7
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      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
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    This may be the most brilliant get-out-the-vote tactic I’ve ever seen.

    • @Valmond
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      Nah, cause the hot girls won’t care about republicans.

      Wait a second…

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

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

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

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      • @OldManBOMBIN
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        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

    • @Lost_My_Mind
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      I thought the punchline was going to be “to get drilled”.

  • Flax
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    2011 hours ago

    Turn voting into speed dating

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

    • @B312
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      Super Earth calls for our aid

  • @tee9000
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    Clearly no moderation in showerthoughts.

    • @vatlarkM
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      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.

      Please report the post if you think it violates rules, and please specify which rules and why.