We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so very pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die.

Mal ,'Serenity'


Natter 74: Ready or Not  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Calli - Jan 16, 2016 2:29:01 am PST #13467 of 30003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

My work email default is Calibri. It's a good, workhorse of a font.

I was at a museum exhibition last week where the display text was almost, but not quite Gil Sans. I have nothing against Gil Sans at all, but the display font was so close that I kept looking for those funky "p"s in the italic bits, and they weren't there. It was distracting.


Kat - Jan 16, 2016 4:07:58 am PST #13468 of 30003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Kat, I just signed up for The Molly Weasley Ugly Jumper Run, so thanks for the pointer to the Hogwarts Running Club.

YAY! Katie and I are signed up. So excited!


flea - Jan 16, 2016 4:26:06 am PST #13469 of 30003
information libertarian

We are getting dressed to go see Art of the Brick at the Museum Center. Please send Let It Not Be Mobbed - ma.

I have a mini font fan in my house - in 4th grade Casper was writing an essay and started raving about Apple Chancery. (If this child does not end up in a design field I will eat my hat.)


Sheryl - Jan 16, 2016 4:26:26 am PST #13470 of 30003
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Uh-oh, font neepery...


Lee - Jan 16, 2016 7:23:40 am PST #13471 of 30003
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

I signed up for the ugly sweater run too! I think I may do it early though, just because I have a 5k scheduled for Feb already but not January


Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 16, 2016 8:18:00 am PST #13472 of 30003
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I think I'd respond to the No Boring Fonts teacher by printing everything in a 50% shade of 7 point Fairydust.


WindSparrow - Jan 16, 2016 9:12:26 am PST #13473 of 30003
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Zapfino. Or Party LET. For the no boring fonts teacher.

For work, Calibrisi. It's handy for bold, 14 point "do this the way I tell you" menus.


Zenkitty - Jan 16, 2016 9:34:00 am PST #13474 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

All our journals are set in Times New Roman. Except for the ones that have to be special, those use Arial. I prefer Calibri. I also like Comic Sans, and I have no shame.

From way back, I'm one of those people who honestly has no idea what ball is in season at any given time. I know that baseball is summer and football is winter, but nothing else sticks in my mind. My sister and niece have acquired boyfriends who are deeply into the Running of the Balls so they've developed an interest, and you'd think I'd have gathered info just through osmosis, but no. Sam keeps trying to explain football to me, and I just blank out like a jock listening to the rules of D&D. blah blah blah yard lines blah blah touchdown blah


lisah - Jan 16, 2016 10:34:27 am PST #13475 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate

I just blank out like a jock listening to the rules of D&D

Or, someone who is not into D&D listening to the rules of D&D. I definitely know people who are into both sports and D&D.


Sophia Brooks - Jan 16, 2016 10:57:26 am PST #13476 of 30003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I think I just don't like listening to long and involved rules! bothD&D and football! I have always liked hockey the best- I think because it is please t to watch players come in and out of the game so beautifully- like a dance! But I have a hard time listening to actual rules.