Rube Goldberg

A Rube Goldberg machine is a deliberately complex device that performs a simple task through a series of chain reactions, often using everyday objects. Named after the cartoonist Rube Goldberg, it emphasizes creativity and entertainment by making the process elaborate and amusing. These machines typically involve multiple steps where one action triggers the next, such as a ball rolling to topple dominoes, which then activate another event, culminating in the desired outcome. While they showcase ingenuity, they are usually more about the process and spectacle than practicality.