What's so wrong with Comic Sans? - BBC News
WEBOct 20, 2010 · Comic Sans, that unassuming jaunty typeface lurking inside millions of computers, has become the target of an online hate campaign. Simon Garfield explains why normally mild-mannered people are...
Fabiola Gianotti announces CERN's switch to Comic Sans
WEBApr 1, 2014 · From today, all of CERN's official communication channels are switching to exclusive use of the font Comic Sans. The move comes after weeks of deliberation by CERN management and top web designers about how best to update the image of the laboratory for this, its 60 th anniversary year.
Comic Sans - Wikipedia
WEBComic Sans MS (also known by its most common name Comic Sans) is a sans-serif typeface designed by Vincent Connare and released in 1994 by Microsoft Corporation.
The Origin of Comic Sans: Why Do So Many People Hate It? - How-To Geek
WEBJan 16, 2021 · Comic Sans was not created to be part of a handful of fonts available to every computer user on Earth. It was designed for a niche use-case, but it ended up being shoved into primetime. Another problem is that there …
Beloved By Some, Despised By Others, The Font Comic Sans …
WEBOct 30, 2019 · The cartoony font known as Comic Sans turns 25 this month. It's used for fun, sarcastic tones, and it has its share of haters.
Hating Comic Sans Is Not a Personality - The New York Times
WEBOct 9, 2019 · In a post on its website, the American Institute of Graphic Arts said Comic Sans helps readers with disabilities because of its “character disambiguation” and “variation in letter heights.”
Thomas Steeles unearths the origins of the world’s most hated …
WEBJan 31, 2024 · An extract from the designer’s recent publication Comic Sans, Is it Really That Bad? delves into the history of the contentious font, uncovering the story of its creation and early uses.
What’s Wrong With Comic Sans? - The Cut
WEBAug 12, 2020 · A campaign to ban the font has been afoot online since 1999. “Using Comic Sans is like turning up to a black-tie event in a clown costume,” the campaign’s co-founder Holly Combs said in an interview.
Why Comic Sans Is the World’s Most Notorious Font | Artsy
WEBJun 15, 2017 · Since it was completed in 1994 for a Microsoft program, Comic Sans has become a notoriously scrutinized font. But is this reputation deserved?
Comic Sans is 'the best font in the world', says the creator of ... - WIRED
WEBMar 28, 2017 · Comic Sans has become the font of all jokes and memes. Loved by some, reviled by many. Unsurprisingly, its creator is its biggest fan. Speaking at WIRED's annual two-day conference, Vincent ...