Funny · by Thandi Mokoena · 2026-10-06
What I wish I knew before trying stories after 11 tries
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where memes stopped feeling new.
Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Funny feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
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Jasmine Cruz · 2 likes
I love this. It feels practical without pretending life is neat. The the kitchen detail changes the whole answer.
Curious Baker · 1 likes
I am skeptical. The idea sounds good, but the maintenance cost is real. The social part surprised me too.
Jack Taylor · 1 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about trying. Small progress still counts.
Sleepy Panda · 0 likes
My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me. I needed this reminder today.
Thandi Mokoena · 3 likes
Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot.
Sara Ahmed · 1 likes
Thanks for making it less intimidating.
Piotr Zieliński · 0 likes
The context helps. Without it I would have assumed the opposite.