Application for steemit challenge season 26| "Crack me up challenge"

Hello steemit team!!

I am very excited to share my individual application for the Steemit Challenge Season 26, where I will discuss my ideas on what I plan to contribute.

I often hear friends say that I should be on stage because I really enjoy making people laugh. And you know what they say about laughter? It's the best medicine for a long life.

Since we've all been busy with cooking, technology, cultures, exercise, drawing, and more, I thought of something different that would connect us all, restore our mental balance, and help us rejuvenate. That's when I came up with the comedy, crack me up challenge!

Are you someone who finds humor in the chaos of everyday life? Do people tell you that you should perform on stage or at least stop making them laugh so much in the group chat? If so, this is for you! You don't have to be so good to show what you've got inside.

The Crack Me Up Challenge is a 6-week comedy competition where creativity and laughter come together. Whether you're a master of jokes, a meme maker, a funny storyteller, or a skit enthusiast, this is your opportunity to shine on stage. Each week will feature a new theme and task to challenge your wit, humor, and creativity.

So grab your phone, a pen, or just your sense of humor, and let’s transform ordinary moments into hilarious works of art.

Get to know me

I am Ninapenda from Nigeria. I started my journey on Steemit in 2020 and have been a committed user ever since, working hard to contribute to the Steemit ecosystem.

I have served as a moderator in various communities, which has helped me grow my influence, reputation, and popularity on the platform.

I consistently share valuable content to help users express their ideas and gain knowledge, allowing me to educate more people within the community. I put great effort into fulfilling my responsibilities as a moderator.

I am dedicated and committed, which is why I have been on this platform for 5 years. During these 5 years, I create quality content and support Steemians with my Steem power by voting and commenting. I also support the Steemit team and its initiatives and projects.

My Delegations

Reputation	76.408
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Draft schedule for 6 weeks challenge

Week 1 Topic: ("Funny From Nothing")

Create a joke, meme, or short skit using only a phrase you’re given.

📌Phrase: "A Spoon in a Job Interview"

Sample:

Title: "The Stirring Candidate"

The interviewer stared at the table, puzzled. "Why... why did you bring a spoon to your job interview?"

The spoon, shiny and confident, cleared its throat. "Sir, I’m here because I think I’m the ideal tool for the job."

"Which job? This is a tech company."

The spoon leaned in. "Exactly. I stir things up. I’m adaptable. I perform well under pressure, hot tea, cold ice cream—you name it."

The interviewer blinked. "But you’re... a spoon."

"And yet," the spoon responded, "I’ve never stabbed anyone like that fork guy. I'm safer, smoother, and people trust me with their soup secrets."

Pause.

"You’re hired," the interviewer murmured.

Questions:

• What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever used as a phone?
• If a spoon had a job, what would it be and why?
• How would you explain a balloon to someone who’s never seen one?
• Can you turn a pencil into the main character of a comedy sketch?

Goal: To spark imagination from the ordinary

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Week 2 Topic: "The Roast Session (Friendly Fire)"

Write a funny roast or parody about yourself (or a fictional version of yourself).

📌 Tip: Keep it light, not offensive.

Questions:

• What’s something embarrassing you did that still haunts you (but is kind of funny now)?
• If your life were a comedy movie, what would it be called?
• What’s one thing you always mess up no matter how hard you try?
• What would your best friend roast you about in front of strangers?

Goal: Encourage self-deprecating humor and wit.

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Week 3 Topic: "Meme It Up"

Create 2 original memes around a selected topic (e.g, adulting, school, relationship, etc.)

Questions:

• What’s the most ridiculous excuse you’ve ever given (or heard)?
• What’s one thing parents do that deserves its own meme?
• If Mondays were a person, how would you describe them?
• What’s the funniest “relatable moment” you’ve experienced recently?

Goal: Promote the use of visual and text comedy.

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Week 4 Topic: "30 Seconds of Madness"

Submit a short video (max 30 seconds) doing a comedic skit, character impression, or funny rant.

Questions:

• What’s your favorite dramatic way to react when you see your crush?
• How would a tomato act if it found out it was going into jollof rice?
• Can you act like someone trying to sound smart but failing?
• What’s the weirdest way to ask someone out?

Goal: To showcase and improve performance and timing.

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Week 5 Topic: "Word Play Battle"

Write a short comedy piece (150–200 words) using puns, wordplay, rhymes or selected theme to write something funny.

📌 Sample Theme: "Technology & Relationships"

Questions:

• Can you make a pun using the word “bread”?
• What would a phone say if it needed a break?
• Write a funny line using at least two rhyming words.
• How would you describe a lazy fish using a joke or pun?

Goal: To show creativity with language.

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Week 6 Topic: "Final Showdown: Freestyle Fun"

Combine everything, submit a final creative comedy entry in any format (written, video, meme, etc.)

Questions:

• What’s the funniest idea you’ve been saving for last?
• If you had one shot to make the whole world laugh, what would you say?
• What’s your comedy style: sarcastic, goofy, dramatic, or savage?
• Which of the past 5 weeks was your favorite — and why?

Goal: For participants to showcase their best material.

In this challenge, participants can get involved by sharing their weekly entries related to the themes provided. They can also comment on each other's posts after enjoying funny stories or memes, helping to relieve stress and maintain a lively atmosphere. It's all about being creative; when you participate, you gain more knowledge.

How 6 Best Post will be selected

After checking each post weekly, I will select my top 6 Best based on the following criteria.

My Observation:

Description	Score
Uniqueness of comedy	4/4
Creativity & Writing style	2/2
Engagement & Interaction	2/2
Compliance to instructions	2/2
Sum Total	10/10

Plagiarism check	✅ or ❌
Ai check	✅ or ❌

I look forward to a positive feedback and I'm hopeful that my idea would be welcomed!

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Telegram	Ninapenda91