MEME REFERENCE

The Problem Is

Use The Problem Is when a situation has become so complex that the solution is unclear.

What it expresses

The reaction of frustration when a problem's complexity makes it impossible to find a straightforward solution.

Example

For example, when a team is stuck in a meeting trying to solve a technical issue that seems to have no clear path forward.

When not to use it

Avoid when the problem is simple enough that a direct solution exists.

• complexity
• frustration
• unclear