MEME REFERENCE

Guy Hammering Nails Into Sand

Use Guy Hammering Nails Into Sand when someone is trying to fix a problem that is not actually fixable.

What it expresses

The power dynamic where a person's efforts are futile due to the nature of the problem.

Example

For example, a person trying to solve a minor issue that has no real solution.

When not to use it

Avoid when the problem is actually solvable and the effort is appropriate.

• futility
• effort
• problem