xkcd vs. MATT

Gestalt disgust at XKCD is one of the things that makes me still a little proud to be on ILX

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/global_warming.png

I don't get whatever the real joke is either forks but it comes off as utter nonsense which is usually all that makes me laugh anymore anyway

xkcd is like if dave sim NEVER had sex or bothered to even try and learn to draw

forks: from the guys who protect the olympic flame

there is nothing that annoys me more than the smug non-scientist's total faith in science

olympic torch was protected by chinese paramilitaries in tracksuits, many tangles w/ protesters in cities not run by gavin newsom. financial system rests on chinese lending, o gnoes. it's a pretty deft little comic! also a little racist.

xp

there is nothing that annoys me more than the smug non-scientist's total faith in science

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89619306

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/valentines_day.jpg

there is nothing that annoys me more than the smug non-scientist's total faith in science

-- max, Tuesday, 15 April 2008 19:17 (3 minutes ago) Bookmark Link

this guy actually writes like he majored in theoretical physics, but wasn't smart enough for grad school.

a lot of the physics/information theory/maths, etc. references are spot on, which is a big part of what makes him such a bore.

ha, google says me otm

ah, see i didn't realize that mortgage gag was so current.
I kind of do like this one, even if the middle wordy panel is unnecessary:
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/dreams.png

He sounds like he's in mensa.

Life imitates xkcd

"Wikipedian Protester" in Cambridge, 23 September 2007
On several occasions, fans have been motivated by Munroe's comics to carry out, in real life, the subject of a particular drawing or sketch. Some notable examples include:
Richard Stallman was sent a katana[61] and was confronted by students dressed as ninjas before speaking at the Yale Political Union[62][63] – inspired by "Open Source"
When Cory Doctorow won the 2007 EFF Pioneer Award, the presenters gave him a red cape, goggles and a balloon[64] – inspired by "Blagofaire"
xkcd readers sneaking chess boards onto roller coasters[65][66] – inspired by "Chess Photo"
An xkcd reader created a "MBR Love Note" installation program[67] – inspired by "Fight"
Munroe himself solicited contributions from his readers of people playing electric guitars while in the shower on wetriffs.com[68] after posting the comic "Rule 34,"[69] in which a character registers that domain.

Though in retrospect, it's best if that one strip is your ONLY exposure to this cat's stuff.
I kind of think that a photoshopped "SHIT. THAT. FUCK." rearrangement of those panels has memeworthy possibilities.

That is so profoundly WTF that it's impossible to even begin with it, max.

shit like that makes me want to quit the internet forever

who knew that self-satisfied garbage would find such an audience

I remember one time I read Garfield, then ate some lasagna

When Cory Doctorow won the 2007 EFF Pioneer Award, the presenters gave him a red cape, goggles and a balloon[64] – inspired by "Blagofaire"

That's wrong in about 10 different ways.

I would be so bummed if I were Stallman or Doctorow.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Cory_Doctorow_%40_eTech_2007.jpeg

Cory Doctorow wears a red cape, goggles and a balloon as he receives the 2007 EFF Pioneer Award
Inspired by "Blagofaire"

Is there a reason for that beyond simply being Stallman or Doctorow? (xp)

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/blagofaire.png

oh my sides

hahahaha oh jesus people are so horrible and deserving of oblivion

"holding the great dialogues of the age"

boards we should start beef with: http://forums.xkcd.com/

oh the beef's BEEN started

"ask a dude who has killed other dudes"?
http://forums.xkcd.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5641

great thread

hahahaha oh jesus people are so horrible and deserving of oblivion

That is the one thing I have taken away from this thread.

http://forums.xkcd.com/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4282

"Oh god, you did it. You really blew it up."

some challenging opinions on that board

I think bisexuals have got it more honest and balanced than most other people. I mean, I generally think "eww, man-on-man sex" when it comes to the idea of being attracted to another guy (NOTE: this is a purely personal preference, and I think other people having man-on-man sex is just fine), but there are fleeting moments where I realize "You know, if I wasn't so grossed out by that, it would be a fine thing to be able to enjoy" - and I already sometimes experience the momentary attraction or impulse that would lead to enjoyment, which is then rapidly overcome by gut reaction. The attraction is already extremely fleeting, and is always to some aspect that I would characterize as "feminine" anyway. And this rare moment is nothing compared to the fleeting attraction I have to almost every young, healthy female I encounter. Perhaps with age my "gross!" reaction will fade; I don't really care, because I'm quite satisfied to be heterosexual.

Also, I think that girls are generally more bisexual then men - this is purely based on observation, but my theory is that while women are generally gorgeous, men are generally not, and this makes it much easier for women to be bisexual - since they (for reasons of their own) are generally attracted to men in the first place.

ok everybody take this in for a second
http://xkcd.com/159/

now look at this
http://www.bmeink.com/A80327/high/nox0-based-on-httpxkcd.jpg

Just the worst:

http://forums.xkcd.com/viewforum.php?f=40

I've actually signed up a troll account for their forums, but I can't bring myself to stare at it long enough to actually troll.

xkcd fans vs. so not gonna happen 3 dude

http://xkcd.com/162/

xps oh jesus christ that tattoo

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Re: The single best computer food
by photosinensis on Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:55 pm UTC

This depends. What am I doing? If I'm gaming, the stellar combination of Cheetos and Mountain Dew is the most awesome thing ever. I must remember to thank Dr. Demento for the idea. However, if I'm coding, I'll generally prefer something a bit more substantive: I've been known to have pizza, sandwiches, and even full dinners while coding. The drink usually depends on the meal, but if I'm not eating anything, I'll go with either a bottle of Shiner Bock or a bottle of Bawls--depending on my mood.

if that girl with the tattoo ran for president against an obese libertarian who wore the same penny arcade hoodie every day I would probably vote for the hoodie

haha ok it took me a second look to realize the person w/ tattoo is girl

MATT.

Cory Doctorow makes MATT look like Jonathan Swift and Chuck Close rolled into one.

http://forums.xkcd.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=14344

started this on another forum and it seems to be going pretty well there. Here is where you post your opinions about music that make most people tell you you're crazy. (There can be a bit of arguing, just dont make it into a flame war m'kay?)

-Pantera is way, WAY over rated, all of their stuff is all the same.
-So is Slayer
-American Idiot is a near-perfect album
-Bjork needs her vocal cords cut out.
-Aphex Twin is a musical genius.
-Punk is not dead, just expanding to the needs of people.
-Techno remixs are better than the regular song most of the time
-J-pop is addicting, but that doesnt mean it is good.
-Gatsby's American Dream, Fall Out Boy and P!ATD all sound the same, but that doesnt mean they are bad, in fact they are great.
-There is no best genre.
-The 80's should have never happened.
-Green Day is punk, but also pop at the same time. And they are 100% awesome.
-Screamo is like Rap. It isnt music, just ear rape.
-No matter how talented the musician, Stairway sucks.
-Anyone who was in a Hair Metal band should be shot.

"m'kay"

now i want to attach an ILM poster to each of those opinions