Brain, for example, exhibits Rube Goldberg-like talents
"Pinky was complacent and at ease in his surrounds,
Oh, that's perfect!
Now, in the light of this being a cartoon. . .and that a "multiple stability in perception" exists in most all the good ones; have you considered that Pinky is actually a simple genious? . . . He's always entertaining and steering the Brains plots back to a safe, and ineffective conclusion, while feigning stupid simplicity?
You see, Pinky, being the generous type who understand the more important worldly things, sees Brains never ending need to be chasing the dream of "Ruling the WORLD!" So, Pinky, plays along with Brains need to feel superior, and "accidentally" does things that undermine (and guide) event to a safe conclusion.
. . ..or is it simply the writers that make it all work out in the end?
Anyway, great toon.