Mixing one’s metaphors
Given 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!
September 17th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
I’m actually quite partial to the odd mixed metaphor, but the very same sentence has an “it’s” that should be an “its”. Arghh!
September 24th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Thanks for the feedback … promise to not mix my metaphors or write after a glass of wine.