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Comic Sans is derided because it is widely used, and it is widely used because it solves for things fonts have traditionally been bad at. It is childlike, casual, friendly. It does not try to claim authority, but rather takes a low status role.Look on archive.org
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This is why it's the perfect font for a passive aggressive note: the message gives a command, but the medium of delivery disclaims its authority to give that command.Permalink Look on archive.org
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I'm having a nice week off.Permalink Look on archive.org
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I guess what I'm more interested in than the status of Comic Sans is what is says about the intuitive design sense of the passive aggressive note maker. they are selecting a font for a particular affect. they are actively engaged in design at a high level!Permalink Look on archive.org