The Screenshot-vs-Designed Call

The Screenshot-vs-Designed Call
Raw screenshot meme or a designed graphic? Authenticity vs polish, decided by format.

□ 1. Native-feel test — does the joke rely on looking like a real DM, tweet, or notification? Screenshot. Faked-native beats over-designed.
□ 2. Reuse check — building a repeatable branded series? Designed template wins for consistency.
□ 3. Speed — screenshot mockup tools output in 90s; custom design takes 10+ min.
□ 4. QA pass — strip personal data, blur real handles, confirm timestamps look plausible.

Tradeoff: screenshot = high authenticity and fast, designed = brand recall but reads as 'made by a brand.'

Rule: screenshots for relatability, designed for series identity. Run it per post.