Why does Chicago use Comic Sans on some elevator inspection certificates?

June 3
15 mins

View Transcript

Episode Description

Comic Sans often signals levity or sarcasm. The font is occasionally used for a key phrase in some official city elevator inspection certificates. That’s caused concern for some Chicagoans, including at least two Curious City listeners.


Stand-up clips in this episode were from comedian @EricSchwartz.

See all episodes