MEME REFERENCE

Roll Safe Think About It

Present a superficially clever workaround that dodges the real objective.

What it expresses

Avoiding a problem technically also forfeits the desired benefit.

Example

You cannot fail an exam if you never register for it.

When not to use it

The workaround actually solves the problem without sacrificing the goal.

• false-cleverness
• loophole
• self-defeat