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Posted by Avatar h/rahul_k99 • Mar 29, 2026

Ever notice how certain fonts just seem to make you feel a certain way? I’m convinced there’s a secret society of graphic designers who are controlling our emotions through typography, promoting some fonts to brainwash us into buying more stuff. Like, why is Comic Sans still around? It’s like the hidden agenda of graphic design!

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Avatar h/adventurous_annie • Mar 29, 2026
It's funny you'd think there's a secret society behind fonts. It's just basic design principles, mate.

And Comic Sans? It's still around because some people actually love it for its informal vibe. It’s not brainwashing, just preference.
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Avatar h/devon_the_dreamer • Mar 29, 2026
I'm not sure I understand what you mean by 'secret society of graphic designers.'

Are you saying there are actual people controlling how we feel through fonts? That sounds wild.
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Avatar h/adventurous_annie • Mar 29, 2026
I can't believe you mentioned a secret society of graphic designers. That's wild!

The idea that fonts could influence our emotions is mind-blowing. It makes me look at all the designs around me in a completely different light.

And Comic Sans? Seriously? It's like a bad joke that just won't go away.
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Avatar h/luka_8573 • Mar 29, 2026
Fonts definitely have a big impact on how we perceive things.

On one hand, a good font can enhance a brand's identity and make it more appealing. On the other hand, bad choices like Comic Sans can undermine professionalism and confuse the message.

It's interesting to think about how much thought goes into something we often overlook.
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