Ogres and networks have layers, like a cake. And like with a cake, if the layers are out of balance and one of the critical tiers is breached, the strength of the entire structure is weakened and could crumble.

Who famously said ogres have layers?

The group of onion growers found their answer in a scene from the first of the four "Shrek" films. In the scene, Shrek describes what an ogre is to his baffled friend, Donkey. "Onions have layers, ogres have layers," Shrek said.

Why does Shrek say ogres are like onions?

Shrek says ogres are like onions because they have layers and I agree. Yes, I am about to compare us humans to ogres. Not because we're big and green or even smelly, but because we have SO many layers. ... As humans, our own selves want to be liked and want to belong.