It's getting harder for me not to think my thoughts aren't tracked by cookies - eviltoast

Like, I keep seeing more and more ads about things I only thought about while not looking up anything online about it. For example: after I got out of the shower this morning I thought about how I needed to apply cream on my arms to prevent dry skin. It was only a thought that took me a few seconds. And minutes later I receive an ad on Instagram about dry skin.

I have never even googled dry skin. I didn’t say anything about it to anyone lol. And I get the ad the day I think about it? These things keep happening more and more for some reason.

I know it’s not possible and I promise I’m not going insane or anything, so don’t lock me up lol. Just an observation.

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    11 months ago

    Do you talk to yourself outloud? It could be your microphone on your phone picking things up.

    If not, it is probably just coincidence. Most of your thoughts aren’t directly connected with ads, so you don’t think about it until there is an unusual connection. It sticks out because it is unusual, and you pay more attention to that sort of thing, and as a result of paying closer attention, start seeing it everywhere.