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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

1223-1235: Holy fuck, that's alott of comics

Sup haters. Sorry for the lack of reviews. I forgot about it one week, and then I couldn't face my mistake. To make it up to you, I will post three comic reviews per day until I am caught up with xkcd. We British are good at apologising, so sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry.

I'm trying out a new grading system where I give different grades to different parts of the comic. Let me know if it works.

 As always, hover over the comic to see you alt text. If you're on a mobile device, then get a real computer for fucks sakes.

 1225: Ice Sheets

Yes, we get it. Ice sheets are thick. Is there supposed to be an environmental message here? A+ to whatever textbook he stole this from. F for humour. F- for the essay-length alt text

1224: Council of 300

 I like that this comic appears to belie Randall's self-important belief that he is the first person to view a video that will become popular in the future. At least that's the only way the premise makes sense. Alt text belies that he clearly didn't know where he was going with this one, since it's far too long and rambley, bit like this review - B for its unintentional meaning. F for wasting the observational humour goldmine that is 301+ Youtube views. No really, I mean that.

1223: Dwarf Fortress

I am not sure what is the context where this conversation can happen. Can someone please explain the Dwarf Fortress reference? I think I get the point he's making - luckily there is a caption to hamfistedly explain the joke. C for concept. F for execution
Posted by Jon Levi at 9:17 AM

8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Hahaha you're not British, silly boy Jon. You are a jew.

    Also, fuck you I'm on a mobile device.

    P.S: I'm obliged to say that while the new grading system isn't bad, it doesn't make up for the rather boring reviews. You can do better.

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    1. Jon LeviJuly 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM

      British and Jewish. I AM TWO KINDS OF OPPRESSED SO CHECK YOUR PRIVILEGE. Sorry, don't know where that came from.

      iOS or Android?

      The reviews will get better, just to spite you.

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    2. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 7:47 PM

      iOS. I do miss my Google Reader; it put the alt-text in a little box below the comics. Mostly use my PC for porn and making music. Hey! Maybe you could make Hyphen a half-xkcd-bashing, half-porn site?

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    3. Jon LeviJuly 25, 2013 at 4:34 AM

      Just imagine I'm writing these reviews whilst naked, which isn't far from the truth.

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    4. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 5:32 AM

      *touchytouchy*

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    5. Gamer_2k4July 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      I have to know...are you a Jewish Brit, or a British Jew?

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  2. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Hooray! You're back! I've been checking this page every day, and the phrase "So Bad It's Meta" became a continuous source of disappointment for me.
    Looking forward to more reviews.

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    1. Jon LeviJuly 24, 2013 at 6:04 PM

      I know how you feel, as I have often felt that way when reading Rob's reviews. Speaking of, there is no way I can advertise this blog on No-hyphen because the comment threads are closed. Guess I'll have to wait until he posts another review.

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