From The Creator: On The History of Comic Sans

Font designer Vincent Connare talks about the history of his most famous work, Comic Sans. First published January 30, 2009.
Note from Rocketboom's creator, Andrew Baron
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In the spirit of Rocketboom approaching its 10-year anniversary (launched October 26, 2004), welcome to the definitive “Best-Of” compilation, including videos which have never been seen on KZbin, or anywhere. Some videos will be remastered, some will include behind the scenes footage, some will include producer notes or contextual information and others will appear as if they were recorded on a potato.
In 2004, the format for Rocketboom was efficient, effective and exciting as a means of delivering news stories online. That was pre-video iPod (i.e pre-portable video), pre-KZbin, pre-iPhone, pre-Twitter and pre-Facebook-era.
Today? I’m not sure the eponymous Rocketboom news show with a keyboard and map is as effective as it once was for a rundown of the daily news though many of the staple Rocketboom content design qualities continue to hold their weight. If you are interested in reading more about this topic, please visit: dembot.com/?p=631
With regards to the full set of archives on the Rocketboom website, especially the first 7 or 8 years, you’ll find what I believe is the only, if not most extensive daily historical record of internet culture presented in video form. All videos and comments (including KZbin comments) have been preserved and will continue to exist on the rocketboom.com site.
Thank you to the hundreds upon hundreds of people who contributed directly to the Rocketboom show over the years. It has been a highlight of my life to participate with the energy of so many others from around the world who understood the cultural importance of what Rocketboom originally stood for: tearing down the seemingly invincible control over the video medium. To learn more about the history of Rocketboom see rocketboom.com/about
Interested in today's news about the world? Check out one of Rocketboom’s latest experimental sites, an ad-free, daily news link platform: rboom.com

[@Scripture-Man]

I found this video unwatchable due to the background music, but on the subject of Comic Sans, I really don't see why people hate it.

[@sth128]

Rocketboom flew into a blackhole and was frozen in time. As its body is distorted by the extreme gravitation forces, its content is slowly released and smeared across the event horizon like a hologram across time and space. Take heart, people. We are witnessing the dying cries of a once great channel. May its final last gleaming moments stirs future hope. **cue bagpipe music**

[@McRoodyPoo]

I'm glad Rocketboom knows the 2nd to last letter of the alphabet

[@ConkerTheCat]

Oh look, its like Rocketboom remembered it actual had a youtube channel, and is now re-uploading years old videos again. When do you think they will notice we want new videos and not reuploads?

[@hesbatting1000]

1:32 - AKIRA wallpaper.

[@toddscamera]

Really liked this!

[@isaak.studio]

The rocket has returned from Mars.

[@colecasupanan8629]

I like your font. But, I have no idea why people hate it.

[@DeviousMalcontent2]

We need more Comic Sans!

[@vitruviandog]

Alphabet at 2:33 is wrong. Entered 'Ww' instead of 'Yy'.

[@Syclone0044]

Excellent video! Vincent seems like one cool dude. Funny he said he's embarrassed that his font defines his career and that its not his best work. (Yet understandable)

[@aescobar32]

someone doesnt know their A-B-C's

[@rocketboom]

[@guydoyen]

Noooooooooooooo! :-)

[@gimpdoctor8362]

im giving this channel three more uploads, before i unsub.

[@AndrewBaron]

Hey Ben, just a head's up: we are doing a best-of series to highlight content from the last decade. This is going to run at least through Oct, so... if you would like to skip it, you can go ahead and unsub now, and signup at Rocketboom.com to be updated from time to time on what's new. -Drew

[@mindstormmaster]

Rocketboom has Rocket-busted.

[@DJBigMD]

i think helvetica is way more often used.... but i guess it's just my opinion.

[@tylerd947]

what happened to keghan!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@xperedo]

why is there two Ww and not Yy?

[@rocketboom]

Xavier Peredo just imagine how great it could be, life without why.

[@robertnorris-karr1402]

*Slow clap*

[@keithcessna1]

Sorry, but without the news show that your viewers subscribed to and loved, I see no reason to stay subscribed to this. Please prove to me that I am wrong. Not giving up yet.

[@phillynch4971]

You forgot Y in the alphabet and put W twice.

[@diggittydoodoo]

So, is this channel dead or something? D:

[@Galfonz]

Thumbs down for stupid background music.