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Ban "Comic Sans"

Created by Pico Picson on 2 November 2005 @ 6:46:29 AM

In 1995 Microsoft released the font Comic Sans originally designed for comic book style talk bubbles containing informational help text. Since that time the typeface has been used in countless contexts from restaurant signage to college exams to medical information. These widespread abuses of printed type threaten to erode the very foundations upon which centuries of typographic history are built.

While we recognize the font may be appropriate in a few specific instances, our position is that the only effective means of ending this epidemic of abuse is to completely ban Comic Sans.

We understand font selection is a matter of personal preference and that many people may disagree with us. Those who do not share our views should visit the Comic Sans Appreciation Society and the Illustrated History of Comic Sans.

We believe in the sanctity of typography and that the traditions and established standards of this craft should be upheld throughout all time. From Gutenberg's letterpress to the digital age, type in all forms is sacred and indispensable. Type is a voice; its very qualities and characteristics communicate to readers a meaning beyond mere syntax.

Early type designing and setting was so laborious that it is a blasphemy to the history of the craft that any fool can sit down at their personal computer and design their own typeface. Technological advances have transformed typography into a tawdry triviality. The patriarchs of this profession were highly educated men. However, today the widespread heretical uses of this medium prove that even the uneducated have opportunities to desecrate this art form; therefore, destroying the historical integrity of typography.

Like the tone of a spoken voice, the characteristics of a typeface convey meaning. The design of the typeface is, in itself, its voice. Often this voice speaks louder than the text itself. Thus when designing a "Do Not Enter" sign the use of a heavy-stroked, attention-commanding font such as Impact or Arial Black is appropriate. Typesetting such a message in Comic Sans would be ludicrous. Though this is sort of misuse is frequent, it is unjustified. Clearly, Comic Sans as a voice conveys silliness, childish naivete, irreverence, and is far too casual for such a purpose. It is analogous to showing up for a black tie event in a clown costume.

We are summoning forth the proletariat around the globe to aid us in this revolution. We call on the common man to rise up in revolt against this evil of typographical ignorance. We believe in the gospel message "ban comic sans." It shall be salvation to all who are literate. By banding together and signing this petition to eradicate this font from the face of the earth we strive to ensure that future generations will be liberated from this epidemic and never suffer this scourge that is the plague of our time.

So join in our quest, and BAN Comic Sans.

Relevant URLs:
http://www.bancomicsans.com
http://www.microsoft.com/typography/web/fonts/comicsns
http://www.tripwire.net.nz
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Petition Signatures

1641Mark HayesComic sans is the beginning of the end of this civilization.
1640Jon O\'DonnellBanning is not enough. A virus on the other hand...
1639Bor de Kock
1638Jasper GeurtsComic sans should only be used for toiletpaper
1637LightstormComic Sans should be wiped off the face of the world.
1636Katie RoseCOMIC SANS IS EVIL EMBODIED.
1635Thomas Corthals
1634Frederik Declerck
1633Paul WilliamsIf this petition didn\'t exist, I would have started one. I don\'t understand why anyone thinks this font looks professional - the clue\'s in the name, people!
1632Tom LindholmBan Comic Sans.
1631Niall SmythComic Sans must die!
1630Daphne Christelis
1629pol sifter
1628jesus zeballos
1627Humberto Diogenes
1626Ivo
1625Max Leenders
1624Luciano BargmannWebsites and e-mails in my company are being written in Comic Sans! Please help to BAN COMIC SANS!
1623Andreas Osowski
1622Emmet
1621Chris Honeysett
1620Carl HarrisMicrosoft should be forced to issue an apology to the world community for creating and letting Comic Sans loose.
1619Sarena NortonI hate Comic Sans!
1618Stephanie HuertaBan it! it\'s the worst font ever.
1617karen
1616Chris FletcherAgreed; this thing is set as the default font on my parents\' computer, and cocks up essays in a multitude of ways whenever I stay at home. Not fatally, just irritatingly. No.
1615andycomic sans sucks!
1614dalek
1613Sander van Aalst
1612Kelsy Demerritt

Petition Details

Target: Microsoft, and all Comic Sans abusers
Category: Health

Total Signatures: 1641
Signatures Goal: 2,000

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