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Since it's introduction by Microsoft back in '95, the typeface "Comic Sans" has been catching on by leaps and bounds. Intended to mimic comic book lettering, it's less formal than traditional fonts, and is ideal for documents that might want a handwritten look. But since it's overused and not always used appropriately, some folks refer to it as the AOL of fonts. Others have started a movement to Ban Comic Sans, and if you feel as strongly about this as they do, feel free to sign the on-line petition.

They report that it "has enjoyed immense popularity among numerous digital type users including librarians, human resource managers, Powerpoint presenters, and Disney advertisement designers. The typeface has recently become so popular in fact that it has attracted the attention of several important typographic institutions, most notably the Foundation of National Typographers. A recent study by the FoNT foundation reveals some remarkable trends for the fledgling face....The report finds that Comic Sans usage has steadily increased since 1995 at a geometric rate and is well on its way to becoming the most universally used typeface surpassing even Helvetica and Times by approximately 2018. Even more astonishing is the typographic event horizon predicted for the year 2027. The FoNT foundation has determined that according to these trends the only typeface anyone will use by the year 2030 will indeed be Comic Sans."

Probably NOT the font you want to use when you re-do your resume. A few more links to just beat this to a bloody pulp:

The Comic Sans Hall of Shame
Why Comic Sans?
The Comic Sans Flickr Pool
Flickr: Photos Tagged With Comicsans

Tags: internet culture, fonts, pop-culture