Twitter?

About a week ago I updated my Facebook status to something to the effect of:
Craig is trying to figure out why Twitter is so cool.

Days later, I'm still trying to figure out why this is such a killer app. Think about it, if this was a Tweet (or Twit) on Twitter, I'd be out of characters to type....with only a partially coherent post.

I've been working in technology for years and I just don't get the appeal. Twitter is like delayed IM/chat. What's the point in sending a quick message if your intended recipient(s) doesn't respond straight away? Is there any real value to receiving a response to a Tweet, especially if it comes hours/days later? Seriously, no clue - can someone explain the value of Twitter to me?

What's that you say? John Stewart might be able to explain Twitter. Well, let's see - click on the link: Daily Show - Twitter



Link to cool site: The "Daily Show - Twitter" link above