What happens when math and humor collide?

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Comic strips typically steer clear of complex math or science topics, focusing instead on humor that resonates with a broader audience. The discussion highlights a specific comic, "Foxtrot," which is noted for its cleverness and occasional challenging puzzles. One participant expresses interest in creating a math humor comic strip, aiming for originality while avoiding political themes to maintain a positive relationship with readers. The conversation encourages aspiring comic creators, emphasizing the enjoyment and challenges of meeting deadlines in the comic industry.
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Usually comic strips avoid anything that requires math or science.

http://www.gocomics.com/foxtrot/

This url will work only today, November 8, 2006 until midnight EST.
Otherwise you'll have to use the "previous" selection and find Nov 8.
 
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haha, excellent
is there a way to copy the picture off the website. normal rightclick save doesn't seem to do it
 
you could always take a screenshot.

ctrl+Print scrn

Got to say I didn't find that too great, but hey, at least they tried.
 
I can't look!

I'm thinking of writing a math humour comic strip soon. I want to be original.

I was so close to looking too.
 
Yeah, Foxtrot is one of my favorites. Sometimes they have some pretty dang hard puzzles in the strip too! He sure reamed electronic voting machines before the election -- not sure where that came from, but it was clever and funny nontheless.
 
berkeman said:
Yeah, Foxtrot is one of my favorites. Sometimes they have some pretty dang hard puzzles in the strip too! He sure reamed electronic voting machines before the election -- not sure where that came from, but it was clever and funny nontheless.

I decided to keep to Politics and personal opinions out of my comic strip. Since I see my readers everyday, I wouldn't want them lashing out at me because I feel differently.

For anyone out there who's thinking about writing comics, go for it! It's a lot of fun. Challenging too because you have deadlines all the freaking time.
 
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