Mixing one’s metaphors
Monday, September 17th, 2007Given that one of my big interests outside software is wine, I was bound to find this article by Sam Sethi.
Comparing Microsoft’s strategy to the maturation of a fine wine is one thing. Doing so in the same sentence as referring to their Windows and Office product range as “cash cows” that are “withering on the vine” is a mixed metaphor too far, Sam!
