“Putting a hat on a hat” is an internet slang term used when someone is unnecessarily adding or doing something extra, on top of an already unnecessary or excessive thing. It implies that the person is making an unnecessary or redundant action, usually to achieve an effect that is deemed unnecessary or redundant in the first place.
Examples:
1. Imagine someone writes a very long and complicated email to their colleague, packed with jargon and unnecessary details. However, instead of simply sending the email, they also print it out and physically hand it to their colleague in a meeting. This action can be described as “putting a hat on a hat.” The overcomplication of printing and physically handing the email is adding an unnecessary layer on top of an already excessive act of composing a lengthy email.
2. Suppose someone is already wearing a jacket to keep warm while going outside on a chilly day. Now, imagine that person also decides to wear a heavy sweater on top of the jacket. This act can be described as “putting a hat on a hat” because wearing both the jacket and the sweater is redundant and unnecessary since the jacket alone would have provided the needed warmth.
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