"Let's find out what everyone is doing, And then stop everyone from doing it"

In this quote, Alan Patrick Herbert is recommending a humorous and satirical method to solving a problem. By stating "Let's find out what everyone is doing," he is suggesting that there is some sort of problem or chaos occurring that needs to be attended to. Nevertheless, his next declaration, "And then stop everybody from doing it," exposes his ironical tone. He is basically poking fun at the concept of trying to control or stop everyone's actions, as it is an impossible job. This quote highlights the absurdity of attempting to manage others and the futility of attempting to micromanage every aspect of life.