Spotting an Overthinker 101

Are you tired of being around people who think they've thought of everything? Do you find yourself wondering if they're just pretending to be smart or if they're actually, well... thinking? Look no further! Our guide will walk you through the signs, symptoms, and solutions for dealing with overthinkers.

Signs of an Overthinker

• They use the word "actually" excessively.
• They've memorized the entirety of Wikipedia, but still can't get a job.
• They claim to be an expert in at least three unrelated fields.
• They've written 10,000-word treatises on topics you've never asked about.

Symptoms of Overthinking

• They spend 30 minutes explaining a simple concept to you.
• They've developed an entire philosophy based on your casual conversation.
• They can recite the entire script of every movie from 1975.
• They're secretly a professional snail trainer.

Dealing with Overthinkers

So, you've spotted an overthinker. Now what? Here are a few tips to deal with the, ahem, 'gifted' individual:

• Listen attentively, then nod enthusiastically, and pretend to be impressed.
• Ask them to summarize their points, slowly, while you frantically type 5,000 words on your phone.
• Invite them to a debate club, where they'll finally have a captive audience for their, ahem, 'insights'.

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