Funny · by Curious River · 2026-10-07

I tried doing memes the boring way and it worked from my quiet Sunday notes

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

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.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

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Cedar Comet · 10 likes

Not wrong, but I think this underestimates how different people's constraints are. It sounds small, but the setup matters. This is kinder advice than most of the internet manages.

Mateo Ramírez · 5 likes

This made me smile more than expected. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Brave Runner · 1 likes

Fair pushback.

Ethan Brooks · 0 likes

Thanks for making it less intimidating.

Cedar Sparrow · 5 likes

Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Buenos Aires? My friend tried it in Mexico City and had the opposite result.

Tiny Runner · 4 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Curious River · 4 likes

Thanks, that actually helped.

Maya Williams · 0 likes

This comment has main-character footnote energy.

Amelia Hughes · 1 likes

Beautifully concise.

Curious Orbit · 1 likes

I laughed, but you are not wrong.

Midnight Coder · 0 likes

Could be regional too.

Maja Wiśniewska · 3 likes

Great point, especially the part about tried. The the library detail changes the whole answer.

Ethan Brooks · 3 likes

I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Luca Bianchi · 1 likes

Fair point, but I had the opposite experience. I keep a note about silly for exactly this reason.

Noah Miller · 0 likes

This is the kind of disagreement I like.

Benjamín Rojas · 1 likes

There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. The quiet part is easy to underestimate.

Omar Hassan · 1 likes

Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. That is where the boring checklist helps.

Brave Runner · 0 likes

This feels like advice from a patient friend. The busy month version is even more interesting. I needed this reminder today.