A parable passed down for generations describing the futility of the unintelligent to perform
simple tasks.
Since ancient times, when an imbecile, ill-advised coworker or friend has attempted an assignment beyond their capabilities, they are often compared to a
monkey endlessly trying to fix an engine that won't start by beating on it with a hammer, because
monkeys do not possess the skills of a mechanic.
After being shown how twice, Dan never did
learn how to open the
fence, so it rained on him a few hours
later. He was just like a Monkey Beating An Engine With A Hammer that day.