The purpose of a Rube Goldberg is to make something really, really long and unnecessary to do a simple task like crack an egg or cut a piece of paper. It's really fun to watch. It's just like taking the scenic route to get somewhere; even though it's not the fastest way to get something done, the experience is worth it.
Overheard in Junk Punks, Explo at Wellesley
Jaryd Frankel