Andy Matuschak on Twitter: "I wonder if the “I had this idea in the shower” meme is so strong because that’s the only time many allow themselves uninterrupted thought." / Twitter

I wonder if the “I had this idea in the shower” meme is so strong because that’s the only time many allow themselves uninterrupted thought.

3:45 PM · Nov 4, 2013Tweetbot for iOS

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I wish I had more ideas in the shower. I usually find ideas line up in my head, waiting for me to try to sleep! :/

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That, and you’re naked. Don’t know why that helps.

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That. Plus, they were naked.

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I can't understand why I really do have my best ideas in the shower, yet can't remember if I've already washed my hair...

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otherwise known as the only time we don't have a device in front of our faces.

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Without question. Please, please never introduce a waterproof iPhone.

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But I would also need waterproof pants to have a pocket for the iPhone. We're missing the whole technology stack.

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If that were true there’d be more great ideas had while mowing the lawn.

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I always have my ideas while running or cycling, so probably, yeah.

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I think the shower is the only place I *relax* without sleeping.

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