I had never heard of The Fun Scale until recently. It has become a lively topic of conversation and reminiscences over beers with friends. We had so much "fun" that we decided to apply it to caminos we have walked. I won't divulge what we concluded, but I would love to hear from others. While no camino I have walked ever rated as Type III, passing the markers on caminos of those who did not make it is prima facie evidence it does exist. Here's a modification of how REI describes the Fun Scale to fit the camino:
Type I Fun
Type 1 fun is enjoyable while it’s happening. Also known as, simply, fun. Good experiences, companionship, food, drink, culture...so much fits Type 1 fun on a camino.
Type II Fun
Type 2 fun is miserable while it’s happening, but fun in retrospect. It usually begins with the best intentions, but then things turn south. My partner sliding down a hill of mud on the Camino Primitivo is one of so many camino misadventures we love to reminisce about.
Type III Fun
Type 3 fun is not fun at all. Not even in retrospect. Afterward, you think, “What in the hell was I doing? If I ever come up with another idea that stupid, somebody slap some sense into me.”