Sometimes we take things seriously. Very seriously. Things like Web 2.0. And blogging. And niche marketing. And fragmented media. And models like the long tail.
And sometimes, when you're explaining these Very Serious Things to people who have lives, you get a whole new perspective.
Enter Melissa.
Today, Kate explained to me the currently in vogue (en vogue?) term "long tail". Well, in vogue if you're a freak who likes to plot things on graphs. And who blogs. And probably blogs about plotting things on graphs.
"So if the graph was a haircut, the long tail would be like a rat-tail. And that graph would probably be a warm-up pant wearing asshole."
You'll have to visit her blog to see the fabulous photo she found.
Bonus Link: Chris Anderson's Squidoo Lens on The Long Tail
Tags: the long tail, bad haircuts