Why Follow the Herd?

Being a sceptic, I have often looked upon the herd and chosen the fringe or another spot altogether.

Occasionally I see the herd going a good way that I also want to go, though this has been a rare moment in the context of my life.

Many a small herd has kept my attention for a time, most fade as I develop my choices in a way that no longer fits.

Maybe it is a flaw to see the primary herd slowly heading towards the butcher, but it is what I usually see when I care to look and assess the state and momentum of popular culture.