You open a website with a clear goal — say, buying a pair of shoes. Easy, right? Not quite. Suddenly, you're bombarded with pop-ups, sidebars, and endless menus that lead nowhere. It’s like the web designers decided your attention span is a game to be won, not a resource to respect.

The irony is that technology meant to simplify our lives often complicates them. More buttons, more options, more distractions. Yet, we keep clicking, hoping this time the path will be clear. Spoiler: it rarely is.

Maybe it’s not about the shoes, but about holding your attention hostage. And you don’t even get a map out of this maze.