or as i like to call it, how Google Maps finds the most obscure/sceneic route with most turns and narrow streets to save 0.5 miles when a more obvious 2-turn ro

or as i like to call it, how Google Maps finds the most obscure/sceneic route with most turns and narrow streets to save 0.5 miles when a more obvious 2-turn route can be had for the extra 0.5mi. not having a "prefer simple routes" option is often very aggravating