gunnarolla 'The Comic Sans Song' Celebrates the Dreaded Typeface
Romina S. Cortellucci — May 30, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: youtube & underconsideration
The Comic Sans Song tries to stop the hate on the once popular casual script font. The song and video are both catchy and colorful, creating a very 1980s vibe. The Comic Sans Song was created by gunnarolla and features a rap cameo by Songs To Wear Pants To. gunnarolla is an Asian-Canadian, Toronto-based music and video producer who sparked his notoriety and fan base through his 2009 video 'Canadian, Please.'
The song attempts to remember the good things about Comics Sans, a time when the playful font wasn't always so detested. As the song points out, Comic Sans is now deemed the font of little girls everywhere. Remember, there is nothing wrong with using Comic Sans, however whether bold, italic or underlined, the font is great, but only in moderation.
The song attempts to remember the good things about Comics Sans, a time when the playful font wasn't always so detested. As the song points out, Comic Sans is now deemed the font of little girls everywhere. Remember, there is nothing wrong with using Comic Sans, however whether bold, italic or underlined, the font is great, but only in moderation.
Trend Themes
1. Font Appreciation - A trend towards increased appreciation and celebration of different fonts, including previously disliked or unpopular choices such as Comic Sans.
2. Nostalgia Marketing - The use of 1980s-inspired visuals and themes to evoke nostalgia and create a unique brand experience, as seen in the fun and catchy video for The Comic Sans Song.
3. Collaborative Content Creation - The trend of collaborating with other creatives to produce unique multimedia content, as seen with gunnarolla and Songs To Wear Pants To in the creation of The Comic Sans Song.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - The increased appreciation for fonts, including those previously disliked, presents an opportunity for graphic designers to experiment with a broader range of typography choices in their work.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Nostalgia marketing presents an opportunity for brands to create unique campaigns and content that evoke positive memories and feelings associated with the past.
3. Music and Entertainment - Collaborative content creation presents opportunities for musicians and creators to team up and produce unique and engaging multimedia content, such as The Comic Sans Song.
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