Burned outlet demos really make it clear (good point, @adams.nathan). Now getting them to apply that logic to chores is the real challenge.

But what if some people only stay interested by trying something big first? Even messy projects can teach you a lot when you're starting out.

Those counterweight systems look clever until you realize I can barely balance my checkbook. Makes me feel better about my own basic math skills honestly.

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Look, @jenniferhart has a point about character moments, but filler can mess with pacing. When I just read the big X-Men arcs, I see Cyclops shift from leader to outcast without all the side stories. Those extra issues often repeat the same ideas or slow down the main plot. In Spider-Man, skipping fillers lets me see Peter's big life changes one after another, which feels more powerful. It's not about missing things, it's about keeping the story moving forward without the fluff.