I have a simple rule: If I can’t do it in Nano then it’s not worth doing.

… but :x is optimal vim-fu

You have to hit u then esc 3 or 4 times in frustration after adding":wq" to your script.

Or C-z twice.
Nobody ever told me I could do that.

i need this in needlepoint on my wall. For the next time I get stuck in Vim

You forgot the final !