by hamjudo » Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:05 pm
WORKSNAKES wrote:... But it still would have been too vague. A good writer should be able to get their point across despite the high complexity of the content.[*]
That applies to some technical communication targeted at some audiences.
On the other hand, SMBC is humor designed to entertain a self selected audience. We are used to reading academic literature which is targeted at experts in the field. We are not surprised or saddened when we have to do a little research to understand something.
I prefer comics that aren't afraid to go over my head at times. This means I learn something new.
If humor that may require research scares you, may I suggest Rocky & Bullwinkle, or even SpongeBob SquarePants. Both include abundant humor, some is aimed at adults, some is aimed at children. The humor is structured so that in general the audience members who don't get a joke, won't even realize that they missed one.
[quote="WORKSNAKES"]... But it still would have been too vague. A good writer should be able to get their point across despite the high complexity of the content.[*][/quote]
That applies to some technical communication targeted at some audiences.
On the other hand, SMBC is humor designed to entertain a self selected audience. We are used to reading academic literature which is targeted at experts in the field. We are not surprised or saddened when we have to do a little research to understand something.
I prefer comics that aren't afraid to go over my head at times. This means I learn something new.
If humor that may require research scares you, may I suggest Rocky & Bullwinkle, or even SpongeBob SquarePants. Both include abundant humor, some is aimed at adults, some is aimed at children. The humor is structured so that in general the audience members who don't get a joke, won't even realize that they missed one.