I guess the answer to that is in the eye of the beholder!

The Dictionary says this: 

Crochet is a handicraft in which yarn is made up into a textured fabric by means of a hooked needle. "a crochet hook".

Look at Wikepedia (and yes we all know, (laugh, choke) how accurate that is) and you will find this:

Crochet is a process of creating Textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread or strands of other materials.  The name is derived from the French term crochet, meaning 'small hook'. Hooks can be made from a variety of materials, such as metal, wood, bamboo, or plastic. The key difference between crochet and knitting, beyond the implements used for their production, is that each stitch in crochet is completed before the next one is begun, while knitting keeps many stitches open at a time. Some variant forms of crochet, such as Tunisian crochet  and Broomstick Lace do keep multiple crochet stitches open at a time…. Blah, blah, blah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At this point I tend to put my fingers in my ears. And how dare they mention Knitting!

Some who don't like or get Crochet may answer like this:

"Crochet is a complete waste of time and money".

But to those of us who know the true secret of Crochet and the wonder of creating it is much more.

You see, you get (or are maybe given) this magic wand (crochet hook).  You wave this wand and incredible things appear.  Well, that is what is meant to happen.  Sometimes there is a lot of frustration along the way.  A lot of Frogging and the occasional swear word all added into the mix.

We crochet because we enjoy creating something of beauty.  We crochet to help avoid stress.  To keep our minds active.  To create that item for our loved ones, that is unique and special.

Crochet can and does bring people together. I have interacted with people from all over the world through my crochet and have pattern testers in nearly every corner of the world. What we all have in common is a hook (or several) and a ball of yarn (or a truck load full).

And to those who don't get the need to Crochet I say "Full Speed Ahead and damn the torpedoes.  Hooks (or wands), Charge!!!"