I'm angry at Fox News right now, which is nothing new. But (this is for those of you who know gaming, otherwise you probably won't care) they finally found a way to truly piss me off. That's all I'll babble about this subject here. I don't expect you guys to want to hear my angry rants about video games, since that's not what this blog is about.
But seriously. Come on. Where the hell do they get off saying things like that? I mean, really.
Oh. Whoa. Did I just... Sorry.
This has been said thousands of times elsewhere, but I have yet to put my two sense in. There is a plague going around this country. A plague on printed documents. And that plague is called Comic Sans MS. Seriously. That font should not be used as often as it is. It's not that it's a bad font. It's sort of fine, I guess. It is, however, quite possibly the most unprofessional font you could possibly use.
The font looks childish. It was made to be used in children's comic books. Not on official notices outside of a hospital. And in this age of technological revolution, the font you choose is pretty much the same thing as having good or bad penmanship. People will judge you on it. And boy do I judge.
There are worse fonts, yes. I sure as hell wouldn't even bother reading any official document written in Cocksure. But that's a different kind of worse. Cocksure is simply inappropriate for anything but sexism and humor. Comic Sans MS looks harmless, even looks inviting. But it is an evil disease.
I've heard that it's easier to read for people with dyslexia. I guess that's okay. But hey, here's an idea! Try finding another font that's just as easy to read. There's got to be at least one.
On the subject of using Cocksure in situations where it's not advised, I should not be allowed to download fonts such as that. Odds are I will write and hand in a paper in that font before I graduate. I'm a terrible student (if that wasn't already obvious by the fact that I blog in class).
Sidenote: I got a job. What?
I'm incredibly tired for no reason today, and that's kind of not okay. I slept well last night. And was happy when I woke up. I haven't done much today. Maybe I need a break. Meh.
Today's list is brought to you by every single freaking time I see Comic Sans in my life.
Places Where I've Seen Comic Sans MS That are NOT Okay:
E) Medical forms at my doctor's office
V) Job applications
I) Official signs regarding important information
L) Course syllabus
Places Where I've Seen Comic Sans MS And Not Had A Problem With It:
1) I used to write papers in that font, in the sixth grade.
People need to stop using Comic Sans MS. I don't want to see that font. Ever.
Song:
"Animal" by Neon Trees
I know it only came out in 2010, but I swear I've heard that song before. I just cannot figure out where. It's bothering me. I feel like it's older than it actually is.
I'm probably just going crazy.
Two things you simply just can't take seriously: Fox News and Comic Sans.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job. I would try to apply as well but I think they would be turn off by the fact that my work experience is all the way in Japan. Also, I'm Asian. Can't remember the last time I've seen an Asian work at a chain other than Sarku Japan.
1. It should be called Fox "News"
ReplyDelete2. I have received a grand total of 4 syllabuses (syllabi? what?) typed in Comic Sans. FOUR.
3. Animal is a great song. The rest of their album is not that great, sadly.
4. Congrats on the job.