SQL developer: "I'll just ask for users between 25-30 years old. Simple query, right?"
MongoDB: "Hold my document-oriented beer while I throw this nested JSON monstrosity at you with operators like $and, $gte, and $lte that look like someone's trying to launder money through code."
The mental journey from SELECT * FROM users WHERE age BETWEEN 25 AND 30
to whatever that bracket nightmare is... pure existential crisis material. The facial expressions say it all - from innocent curiosity to complete spiritual awakening.