Another in the author’s “My Hobby” series, in which he lies about doing something he feels would be humorous.
For nearly every culture or class there exists a misconception about that group in the minds of those not included in it. Typography is no exception to this rule. Fonts that are commonly thought of as being “bad,” such as Comic Sans, Hobo or Papyrus are often made fun of by the uneducated in order to appear humorous, intelligent or discerning. For those within the group, these types of conversations or jokes are viewed as meaningless and sophomoric.
No one would ever label themselves as a Typography Geek - this is a label created by those who have nothing to do with the culture. If someone were to become physically agitated upon receiving a card from a friend that was not properly typeset, that person would need to evaluate their life choices.
Note: the dominant role of the agitated designer is portrayed by a female.
