Personally, I believe this is an elephant that was eaten by a snake. From the perspective of an open minded reader, this scenario would be accepted open-heartedly. Most readers are looking for something that has never been thought of, and I believe this picture represents just that. With that being said , the story of an elephant being eaten would be far more interesting than a simple hat. Mainly, because when one sees this photograph many situations come to mind, as do many questions. When the audience has questions, it's easier for the author to take those questions, and put a twist on them. Questions like when, where, who, and how are questions the audience will seek. Thinking of a hat, only mystery comes to mine...which means the reader can envision how it plays out. The photo of the hat is very basic, and can be perceived as boring, and lifeless. This is because it is something mainstream, and can be predicted very easily. When reading, most people look for the complete opposite, which would lead more to believe the elephant eaten by a snake is far more interesting.