Comic Sans

[HeyPatience]

Im a graphic design student so obviously I dont like Comic Sans, I feel like its overused. Theres a lot of local businesses where I live that use it, and while I dont mind if its used for something like a child care center there was a bed and breakfast that used it in their logo but they changed it recently.

However in another sense I do like Comic Sans because I recently learned it was originally created for those who have dyslexia. I believe a few months ago I saw an article saying there is an updated Comic Sans font, but its called something else.

Edit: I thought this thread was all serious for a second until I looked at the rest of the pages

 

[Nerd House]

In the time it took me to read this thread (5-6 mins), 6 more pages had been added...jeez.

I don't see any reason for people to hate a font....of all things....

Judging from people's reactions, and the subject at hand, I can't help but think that

I think it's best to report the thread and let it die at this point.

 

[ShinyYoshi]

I used to love Comic Sans!

But after reading this whole thread I hate it for no reason

 

[GumCat]

If nothing else can't you appreciate comic sans as a font that makes you appreciate other fonts more??

 

[Tao]

However in another sense I do like Comic Sans because I recently learned it was originally created for those who have dyslexia. I believe a few months ago I saw an article saying there is an updated Comic Sans font, but its called something else.

I always thought it was 'designed' to look like the font often used in comic books (hence the name).

Example:

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Looks pretty comic sans to me.
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[edit] The dyslexia thing kinda actually makes sense in relation with comic books...Yano, with them being 95% pictures.

 

[tokkio]

honestly I cringe whenever I see comic sans, even if in sarcastic use lol.... I know most people use it ironically or just for laughs but still.... and there are people who actually use them seriously and like???? asdfsdgdfh i just don't know what to say

 

[X2k5a7y]

I actually like Comic Sans....

 

[Caius]

A bunch of posts in this thread were removed for allowable content violation. In the future use some common sense about what we do and don't allow here in terms of content.

 

[KaydeeKrunk]

My mind goes straight to memes. Most notably doge meme.

wow. such comic sans. so fancy.

 

[Allycat]

A bunch of posts in this thread were removed for allowable content violation. In the future use some common sense about what we do and don't allow here in terms of content.

Ahh, my warning pm actually seemed a bit nicer than this.
I'm I allowed to use gifs if I post something along with it? I felt my gif wasn't just there to be funny but actually show a nice point about comic sans.

Anyways, back OT.
My teacher a few years back encouraged us to use ugly fonts (such as comic sans) on our reviews and study guides because apparently you retain information better with a ridiculous font. Pretty cool, no?

 

[Moddie]

Anyways, back OT.
My teacher a few years back encouraged us to use ugly fonts (such as comic sans) on our reviews and study guides because apparently you retain information better with a ridiculous font. Pretty cool, no?

Oh, that is pretty cool. I've not heard of anyone doing that before but if that actually works, that's awesome.

 

[Yoshisaur]

I swear this is the only forum I go on that could manage a 16 page thread about Comic Sans. lol.

 

[HeyPatience]

I swear this is the only forum I go on that could manage a 16 page thread about Comic Sans. lol.

Same, but I also feel like I could read something like this on Tumblr

 

[toastia]

doesn't look that bad

 

[Caius]

Ahh, my warning pm actually seemed a bit nicer than this.
I'm I allowed to use gifs if I post something along with it? I felt my gif wasn't just there to be funny but actually show a nice point about comic sans.

Anyways, back OT.
My teacher a few years back encouraged us to use ugly fonts (such as comic sans) on our reviews and study guides because apparently you retain information better with a ridiculous font. Pretty cool, no?

Your warning had nothing to do with the above post.

Either way, carry on.

 

[Gusmanak]

I don't really mind any font unless it's used stupidly, comic sans get's used wrong, along with all those weird fancy fonts.

 

[Shimmer]

I don't think it's the worse typeface out there as there are many bad ones such as Papyrus, Curlz MT, etc. But I think it gets most of the hate because professional places have used it for signs, logos, etc. It's a childish looking typeface so it's hard to take anything written in it seriously.

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[Thievius Raccoonus]

I agree, but every font serves SOME purpose or another. I personally use it when I'm typing stories and wanting to use it to show "handwritten" stuff.​

 

[WonderK]

I don't mind what fonts people use. Just as long as you don't pick a color font like this or this.

 

[MOON TRIPS]

I used Comic Sans on my signature. I'm obnoxious. I use it for silly things.

I have nothing against the font, it's a font. whatever man