2026-04-24 13:45 UTC
As a background we'll first recap the types of fun.
Type 1 fun: Actually fun during the activity, the goal for most people.
Type 2 fun: Fun in retrospect, but scarry or miserable during the activity. Trips involving type 2 fun often are described with the terms "sufferfest", "it was a solid one", and "maybe a bit sketchy". Often discussed quite favorably in hindsight and makes for a good story, "ok, yeah I would do that again". Over time type 2 fun may become type 1 fun as confidence, ability, or expectations adjust.
Type 3 fun: Not fun during the activity, and not fun in hindsight. The goal is to never repeat type 3 fun. Examples of type 3 fun involve serious injuries, rescue teams, etc. Sometimes more severe examples type 3 fun can make for an interesting news article, or accident report.
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@badnetmask@hachyderm.io 2026-04-24 13:51
@rachel Is this categorization backed by science somehow? 😄
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@smellsofbikes@mastodon.social 2026-04-24 13:47
@rachel type 2a: wasn't fun, isn't fun in hindsight, but you're optimistic that at some point it WILL seem fun in hindsight, maybe after you've recovered from the injuries.