Comic Sans talk
Noun.
1. A gentle explanation to someone who is clueless about design in which someone who is not clueless about design reveals the fact that one should never use Comic Sans. Ever. For any reason.
2. A gentle explanation to someone who is clueless about design in which someone who is not clueless about design reveals the fact that there are certain design choices that must be avoided at all costs. This usage generally connotes weary resentment and/or condescension, and that the explainee is in a position of irritating authority over the explainer.
1. A gentle explanation to someone who is clueless about design in which someone who is not clueless about design reveals the fact that one should never use Comic Sans. Ever. For any reason.
2. A gentle explanation to someone who is clueless about design in which someone who is not clueless about design reveals the fact that there are certain design choices that must be avoided at all costs. This usage generally connotes weary resentment and/or condescension, and that the explainee is in a position of irritating authority over the explainer.
1. "Lester sent me the document and asked me to forward it to the printer, but after noticing his choice of fonts, I had to have the Comic Sans talk with him."
2. "The Interim Director kept insisting that we use a photo collage graphic with some clip art for the cover of the annual report, so to save the reputation of the organization, I had to have the Comic Sans talk with her."
2. "The Interim Director kept insisting that we use a photo collage graphic with some clip art for the cover of the annual report, so to save the reputation of the organization, I had to have the Comic Sans talk with her."