# Mental Gymnastics — Meme Lab

Use when someone tries to overcomplicate a simple problem with excessive mental effort.

- What it expresses: A straightforward solution is abandoned for unnecessary cognitive complexity.
- Example: The developer spends hours reworking a simple script instead of using a built-in function.
- When not to use it: Avoid when the problem genuinely requires deep analysis or the solution is genuinely complex.
- Tags: overcomplication, simplicity, cognitive
- Media: https://i.imgflip.com/4/2bj9am.jpg
- Source: https://i.imgflip.com/4/2bj9am.jpg (Source preview; redistribution rights are not established)
- Page: https://memes.significanthobbies.com/memes/140306638-mental-gymnastics
- Collection: https://memes.significanthobbies.com/collection