# Flex Tape — Meme Lab

Apply a visibly small patch to a disproportionately large underlying problem.

- What it expresses: A superficial fix is presented as adequate for a major issue.
- Example: The app crashes daily, so the update adds a friendlier error message.
- When not to use it: A small patch genuinely resolves a small localized defect.
- Tags: band-aid, root-cause, scope-mismatch
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