KQED's Forum Why We ‘Love to Hate’ Comic Sans
Dec 2, 2024
Simon Garfield, author of "Comic Sans: The Biography of a Typeface," dives into the quirky journey of Comic Sans, from its unintentional creation at Microsoft to its polarizing reputation. He discusses how this beloved yet loathed font became emblematic of a cultural debate on typography. Garfield highlights its surprising acceptance in educational settings for dyslexia and its role in the ironic humor of online culture. Listeners learn how font choices reflect personal expression and societal attitudes in a digital age.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Accidental Creation of Comic Sans
03:13 • 12min
The Controversy of Comic Sans: Love, Hate, and Typography
14:55 • 5min
The Comic Sans Conundrum
20:16 • 15min
The Controversial Legacy of Comic Sans
34:53 • 4min
The Typography Debate: From Calibri to Comic Sans
39:12 • 14min
The Impact of Letter Formation and Typeface Diversity
53:00 • 2min
