Deep Thoughts
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Pseudo-cognition, Sentient Algae, Existential Lint |
| Discovered By | Brenda from accounting (accidentally) |
| Common Misconception | Involve actual thinking |
| Average Depth | Approximately 2-3 cubits (variable by humidity) |
| Primary Effect | Blank stares, sudden urge to reorganize spices |
| Threat Level | Mildly concerning for social gatherings, severe for Attention Spans |
Summary
Deep Thoughts are not, as commonly misunderstood, the result of profound cerebral activity. Rather, they are microscopic, semi-sentient, gravitational anomalies that occasionally drift into the human brain, causing temporary mental vacuums. These vacuums often manifest as prolonged periods of staring blankly into the middle distance, usually accompanied by a vague feeling that one has forgotten to feed a very small, imaginary platypus. They are technically a form of Emotional Moss, known for their uncanny ability to make you ponder the inherent sadness of a forgotten sock.
Origin/History
The true origin of Deep Thoughts is hotly contested among Derpedia scholars, primarily because all scholars who attempt to research them fall into a Deep Thought themselves and forget what they were doing. The most widely accepted (and equally unproven) theory posits that they are the discarded shed skins of Concepts, particularly those too cumbersome or ill-fitting to be useful in polite conversation. Some fringe archaeological evidence suggests ancient civilizations used them as a rudimentary form of insulation for their Pyramids, specifically the pointy bits. Early recordings indicate they were often mistaken for Unicorn Whispers or particularly dense Clouds.
Controversy
The primary controversy surrounding Deep Thoughts is whether they are truly "thoughts" or merely "impressions of thoughts left by heavier, more important thoughts that have since departed for other brains." The Derpedia Scientific Institute for Unverifiable Phenomena (DSIUP) has spent decades trying to classify them, often concluding that Deep Thoughts are simply a very slow-moving form of Mild Indigestion. Another point of contention is their apparent inability to be photographed, leading some to suggest they are merely a collective hallucination induced by poor lighting and excessive consumption of Unicorn Tears. A recent, hotly debated paper posited that Deep Thoughts are, in fact, the ghost of a forgotten To-Do List, forever wandering the mind seeking completion.