Maybe it's not that evil overlords need to have a little kid advisor to look things over, but that the writers can't figure out a good way for the evil overlords to be defeated so they create flaws in plans that even a little kid can point out
Blame lazy writers, don't give kids money
Blame lazy writers, don't give kids money
It's like rejecting a so-called "great" prize, only to be offer 5 "legendary" ones instead. HAhahahhaa WTF!?