The internet can be envisioned through a trio of metaphors that paint a vivid picture of its complex structure and the dynamics of its growth and interaction: a bow tie, a teapot, and a cuckoo. These metaphors, derived from different scholarly studies, help us explore the unique aspects of how information is organized, linked, and disseminated across the digital universe. Understanding these models is key to grasping the underlying statistical laws that govern the web and anticipating how they might evolve to reshape our informational landscape.