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There is a problem. A dramatic, elaborate, and dangerous (and sometimes, pretty darn cool) solution is proposed to solve it. Then some other jerk points out that a much simpler Mundane Solution exists. See also Why Don't You Just Shoot Him? and Lampshade Hanging. If someone actually does the simple solution, Reality Ensues. Examples of Stating the Simple Solution include:

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  • There is a problem. A dramatic, elaborate, and dangerous (and sometimes, pretty darn cool) solution is proposed to solve it. Then some other jerk points out that a much simpler Mundane Solution exists. See also Why Don't You Just Shoot Him? and Lampshade Hanging. If someone actually does the simple solution, Reality Ensues. Examples of Stating the Simple Solution include:
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  • There is a problem. A dramatic, elaborate, and dangerous (and sometimes, pretty darn cool) solution is proposed to solve it. Then some other jerk points out that a much simpler Mundane Solution exists. Most often, it's a villain (usually of the Diabolical Mastermind or Evil Overlord variety) proposing the complicated scheme, and it is a Genre Savvy minion (or occasionally even The Hero himself) questioning their boss's grade-A Bond Villain Stupidity. However, it's not unheard of for Dangerously Genre Savvy villains to brag about the fact that they're eschewing elaborate Death Traps and intend to just shoot the hero. And sometimes, it's a Hypercompetent Sidekick wondering why the hero is adhering to Honor Before Reason. See also Why Don't You Just Shoot Him? and Lampshade Hanging. If someone actually does the simple solution, Reality Ensues. Examples of Stating the Simple Solution include:
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