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

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[–] Zippy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

True story. One of my employees cats gave birth while she was working. Her boyfriend arrived home first and upon noticing the cat, went to check out the kittens. Well apparently the cat, who was always friendly prior, went absolutely cujo. The guy was wearing shorts and the cat just attached to his legs and shredded him. Apparently he like booted the cat a few times but it just kept coming at him. He ended up locking himself in the bathroom and had to climb out a window. The cat actually nicked an artery in his leg and he was bleeding significantly. Had to go to emergency. Apparently the bathroom looked like a war zone from what I was told.

Anyhow my cats always been good.

[–] UnicornKitty@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's never a good idea to go near any animal that has just given birth. Since they were vulnerable for a time, they likely kick it up a notch, plus babies to protect. It's even a crapshoot if the bonded person can come close.

[–] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 0 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.

[–] Lokoschade@feddit.de 0 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.

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Yeah but most knives aren't actively plotting your demise.