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As suggested by Pegasus News, I think we can do a better job than The New Yorker's readers on the caption contest for the following. (The best of the ones they came up with is “Try telling that to the Kansas Board of Education”, which is actually quite good, but not for our purposes...)
I'll start:
"If this is the price of overusing a buzzword, it's worth it."
Over to you all, in the comments.
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Can't think of a good one now (it's late!), but I really like the Kansas Board joke :)
Posted by: LeegleechN | July 04, 2005 at 12:23 AM
My (on-topic!) caption:
Am I the only one that "gets" the long tail?
Posted by: Mike Lambert | July 04, 2005 at 01:18 AM
will the 99 long tailed connect enough to become 100 lnog tails strong!
100th monkey
Posted by: pheloxi | July 04, 2005 at 01:43 AM
As you can imagine, my nephew gets a little upset when he hears that...
Posted by: Eric Sohn | July 04, 2005 at 04:05 AM
Chris:
How about this one?
"I know what you're thinking...but it's quite useful when explaining new media business models."
Posted by: Jeff De Cagna | July 04, 2005 at 06:07 AM
"Actually, I prefer to sit on monkey seats, so this is one of the few bars I frequent."
Posted by: scott | July 04, 2005 at 07:19 AM
"Actually, I found a Savile Row tailor online who specializes in suits for guys like me."
Posted by: Patrick Misterovich | July 04, 2005 at 07:22 AM
I just tagged a BitTorrent tracker for this new band on Pitchfork, subscribe to Joe'sMusic Del.icio.us feed and check them out..aww shoot! not again....
Posted by: joe smith | July 04, 2005 at 07:54 AM
I just tagged a BitTorrent tracker for this new band I found on Pitchfork, subscribe to Joe'sMusic Del.icio.us feed and check them out..aww shoot! not again....
Posted by: joe smith | July 04, 2005 at 07:57 AM
Well, at least she didn't leave you for a blogger.
Posted by: Josh Ray | July 04, 2005 at 08:51 AM
"I admit it's a niche, but it's a pretty lucrative one."
Posted by: Frank Hecker | July 04, 2005 at 08:59 AM
Yeah, it cost a pretty penny, but it's made me a real hit with the ladies--especially during foreplay.
Posted by: Curious George | July 04, 2005 at 09:45 AM
"I'm exploring the 'long tail of dating.'"
Posted by: Ray Lawton | July 04, 2005 at 10:27 AM
"I'm exploring the 'long tail of dating.'"
Posted by: Ray Lawton | July 04, 2005 at 10:30 AM
"No, the hook was when I showed them it was better than opposable thumb and forefinger for grasping Internet memes."
Posted by: sfenerule | July 04, 2005 at 10:59 AM
Frankly, I'm a little tired of this whole 'long tail' thing.
Posted by: matt schulte | July 04, 2005 at 11:02 AM
"No, the hook was when I showed them it was better than opposable thumb and forefinger for grasping Internet memes."
Posted by: sfenerule | July 04, 2005 at 11:03 AM
Frankly, I'm a little tired of this whole 'long tail' thing.
Posted by: matt schulte | July 04, 2005 at 11:03 AM
Frankly, I'm a little tired of this whole 'long tail' thing.
Posted by: matt schulte | July 04, 2005 at 11:04 AM
Why can't I get through one of these damn conferences without someone mentioning the long tail?
Posted by: matt schulte | July 04, 2005 at 12:16 PM
"Ah, yes - the young ape with a shovel. I hear you're planning another archeological expedition. Cornelius, a friendly word of warning - as you dig for artifacts, be sure you don't bury your reputation."
Posted by: Jeff | July 04, 2005 at 12:23 PM
"You think this is bad? You should see what happened to the guy who said the world is flat!"
Posted by: Brad | July 04, 2005 at 12:57 PM
"You think this is bad? You should see what happened to the guy who said the world is flat!"
Posted by: Brad | July 04, 2005 at 12:58 PM
I heard Ralph Loren was looking for a "business model" with a long tail.
Posted by: David Gratton | July 04, 2005 at 01:11 PM
"But I Digress" ...
"To Make A Long Tail Short ..."
Posted by: LynC | July 04, 2005 at 05:01 PM