When you’re done, you’ll feel a weird sense of pride. You’ll see other people’s knot-jobs and cringe. Don’t be smug, though. Offer to help. Hand them a toggle. Spread the good word.
And if Dave ever asks, just say you learned it from a blog post. He doesn't need to know you were laughing at him from your window. Your flag will wave, your rope will hold, and you will have conquered the dumbest, most satisfying problem of the day.