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I love how the "y" and "?" get all snuggly in AOL Instant Messenger when using Lucida Grande at 10 point. It's a classic case of bad kerning, but it's very symbolic. The letter "y" is often used to communicate the word "why" which can be, in turn, represented by a "?". It makes sense that these two characters are so close because they are so closely linked to one another


Posted by: unlikelymoose on Dec 23, 05 | 4:03 am | Profile
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Haha! You said "kerning"! LOL!

Posted by: Tom on Dec 23, 05 | 6:14 am


Better Kerning is going to be one of my New Years resolutions this year. In 2006, my kerning will be much better I promise!!!

Posted by: Mark R on Dec 23, 05 | 9:14 am


Merry Christmas to Eveyone!!!
Happy Hannukah!!!
Happy Kwanza!!!

Posted by: Mark R on Dec 23, 05 | 9:17 am


I'm totally buying this!

http://www.veer.com/products/merchdetail.aspx?image=VPR0001260


Posted by: Tom on Jan 05, 06 | 4:28 pm


i saw a print ad for that. it rox!

Posted by: laura k. on Jan 05, 06 | 6:14 pm


kern. ha! that's great. how clever is that!

Posted by: erik on Jan 06, 06 | 7:32 am


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