I feel like with most of these far side comics, including this one, I must be missing some reference or subtlety that makes it funny. Can anyone explain this one to me?
There's not anything to get, mostly. They're a little funny because they have people doing somewhat relatable things in insane circumstances, and then they're funny on a meta level where they're kinda dumb, so you feel dumb for finding it funny.
In the words of General MacArthur, "I SHALL RETURN!"
Someone just listened to Supernova in the East lol.
While Dan is great...it is possible to know history without him.
Now you are just blowing my mind.
What if I told you it is possible to actually read the books that Dan used as source material to create his podcasts...
Actually have been reading this fantastic book called Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. MacArthur has an excellent set of cameos.
While I like Neal Stephenson (favourite being Diamond Age) I haven't read Cryptonomicon.
His novels do contain riffs on history and persons from the past I wouldn't rely on his works for solid historical knowledge.
Of course, but the entertainment value is unparalleled. You'll see if you ever get around to reading the book, which again, I highly recommend.
I feel like with most of these far side comics, including this one, I must be missing some reference or subtlety that makes it funny. Can anyone explain this one to me?
It's a joke about the (fictional) city of Atlantis that sunk into the ocean.
There's not anything to get, mostly. They're a little funny because they have people doing somewhat relatable things in insane circumstances, and then they're funny on a meta level where they're kinda dumb, so you feel dumb for finding it funny.
I really don't get how popular they are here. A small and active community?
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