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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Shower Thought” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22548 of the collection, and the 44th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Shower Thought” meme mean?
A shower thought is the kind of idea that arrives uninvited when your mind is idle, usually under warm water. In the moment it feels brilliant, funny or slightly unsettling, and only afterward do you wonder if it holds up. People use the label to introduce a quirky observation, a harmless paradox or a question nobody asked. The tone is always light. It is not a serious argument, more a wink that invites the reader to smile, nod along or reply that, annoyingly, they had never thought of it that way before.
Where does the “Shower Thought” meme come from?
The phrase began as slang. On January 30, 2009, a user called Kageka submitted it to Urban Dictionary as an idea that comes during the morning routine. The real boom followed on October 18, 2011, when the r/showerthoughts subreddit opened to collect notable ideas born in the shower. Its short, shareable format spread quickly. In July 2013, CollegeHumor ran examples from the forum, and the MyShowerThought blog let visitors vote on submissions. By 2014 the topic was mainstream: YouTuber Troye Sivan posted a video about it, Wired wrote about shower eureka moments, and Mashable published a clip of actor Nick Offerman reading posts from the subreddit. Know Your Meme logged the entry on August 21, 2014, by which point the phrase was a standard label for quirky musings.
- January 30, 2009The term is defined on Urban Dictionary.
- October 18, 2011The r/showerthoughts subreddit is launched.
- July 4, 2013CollegeHumor publishes examples from the forum.
- April 19, 2014Troye Sivan posts the video “Thoughts in the Shower.”
- August 21, 2014The Know Your Meme entry is created.
How to use the “Shower Thought” meme
- Open a post with “Shower thought:” before an offbeat remark about daily life.
- Tell a friend “that sounds like a shower thought” when they say something strangely deep.
- Share a silly late-night realization on Reddit.
- Caption a photo with a mind-bending question.
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The “Shower Thought” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #44 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Shower Thought” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Shower Thought comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does shower thought mean?
It is an idea or reflection that comes while showering, often odd but feeling deep in the moment. Online, it introduces a light, quirky observation.
Where does shower thought come from?
It appeared as slang on Urban Dictionary in January 2009. It became widespread through the r/showerthoughts subreddit, created in October 2011.
Why do ideas come in the shower?
The meme's reference page does not give a scientific reason. It only notes that these thoughts show up during a routine when the mind is not focused on anything.
What is r/showerthoughts?
It is a Reddit community launched in 2011 to gather notable ideas that occurred in the shower. It popularized the short, offbeat observation format.
How do I get the Shower Thought meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Shower Thought” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Shower Thought card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Shower Thought · checked on October 18, 2026.
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