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Jun 3, 2026 15 min

Why does Chicago use Comic Sans on some elevator inspection certificates?

from Curious City Hosted by WBEZ Chicago

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 City listeners. Stand-up clips in this episode were from comedian @EricSchwartz.

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