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Why does Chicago use Comic Sans on some elevator inspection certificates?
Comic Sans often signals levity or sarcasm. The font is occasionally used for a key phrase in some official city elevator inspection certificates. That’s caused concern for some Chicagoans, including at least two Curious...
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Why does Chicago use Comic Sans on some elevator inspection certificates? is an episode from Curious City by WBEZ Chicago. Comic Sans often signals levity or sarcasm. The font is occasionally used for a key phrase in some official city elev...
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Published Jun 3, 2026, 00:15:54 long, audio available.
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