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Discussion about the definition of a sandwich is common on the web, like "Is hot dog a sandwich?" (See this [https://www.reddit.com/r/Sandwiches/comments/6587ub/what_is_a_sandwich_debate/ discussion] on Reddit) | Discussion about the definition of a sandwich is common on the web, like "Is hot dog a sandwich?" (See this [https://www.reddit.com/r/Sandwiches/comments/6587ub/what_is_a_sandwich_debate/ discussion] on Reddit) | ||
− | The title text a joke on the debate over the definition of a sandwich, first starting with a common topic in the said debate - whether or not open-faced sandwiches are, in fact, sandwiches - and makes an absurd argument by stating that "I," presumably Randall Munroe, believes that open-faced sandwiches are the only physical objects that would not be considered sandwiches. | + | The title text is a joke on the debate over the definition of a sandwich, first starting with a common topic in the said debate - whether or not open-faced sandwiches are, in fact, sandwiches - and makes an absurd argument by stating that "I," presumably Randall Munroe, believes that open-faced sandwiches are the only physical objects that would not be considered sandwiches. |
The other obsessions mentioned are, in order: robot monkeys, pirates vs ninjas, zombies, and bacon. | The other obsessions mentioned are, in order: robot monkeys, pirates vs ninjas, zombies, and bacon. |
Revision as of 16:20, 12 May 2017
Random Obsessions |
![]() Title text: I take the view that "open-faced sandwiches" are not sandwiches, but all other physical objects are. |
Explanation
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This explanation may be incomplete or incorrect: New page, what sandwich debate? What is "bacon" referring to? If you can address this issue, please edit the page! Thanks. |
This comic is formatted as a graph showing various internet trends over the years according to Google Trends. The caption states that these "random obsessions," as stated in the title, have 9-10 year cycles, and so predicts that the sandwich debate will be over by around 2024.
Discussion about the definition of a sandwich is common on the web, like "Is hot dog a sandwich?" (See this discussion on Reddit)
The title text is a joke on the debate over the definition of a sandwich, first starting with a common topic in the said debate - whether or not open-faced sandwiches are, in fact, sandwiches - and makes an absurd argument by stating that "I," presumably Randall Munroe, believes that open-faced sandwiches are the only physical objects that would not be considered sandwiches.
The other obsessions mentioned are, in order: robot monkeys, pirates vs ninjas, zombies, and bacon.
Though the trend is dying out, as seen by the fact the graph is past the peak, there has been an explosion in bacon flavored/scented products as well as items of clothing and decor that look like bacon. The YouTube channel Epic Meal Time was also part of the bacon fad, as adding large quantities of bacon to the meal being prepared was one of the running gags of the channel.
Transcript
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This transcript is incomplete. Please help editing it! Thanks. |
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Discussion
I feel like it's worth noting that the internet fixations mentioned on the chart - robot, monkeys, pirate, ninja, zombies, bacon - were all mentioned in #856 Trochee fixation https://xkcd.com/856/ and that sandwich is also a trochee. Necroleopard (talk) 20:01, 12 May 2017 (UTC)
I'm clearly behind on some things here. I know about all of these except "sandwiches" and "bacon". Djbrasier (talk) 04:51, 12 May 2017 (UTC)
- Some reference to a rise in "sandwich debate" online (Google trends or something) would be very helpful. Djbrasier (talk) 04:53, 12 May 2017 (UTC)
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/is-a-hot-dog-a-sandwich is one of the threads of this meme but the meme does go further than just hotdogs --162.158.2.4 07:36, 12 May 2017 (UTC)
I added some description of the bacon fad, I wasn't sure if/where the Know Your Meme entry fits but here it is (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cultures/bacon) in case some other editor wants to put it in108.162.238.11 13:09, 12 May 2017 (UTC)
- Bacon is never a fad though. It has always been and will always be. OldCorps (talk) 16:30, 12 May 2017 (UTC)
- Yes, but as a common meme it was though. Though I remember it back in 2006 by 2010 it was already mainstream and fading.162.158.114.70 13:47, 15 May 2017 (UTC)
The current incomplete explanation asking about the bacon.... Are you kidding? This was the one I was most comfortable with! It's the quite current trend of singing the praises of bacon, memes shared around Facebook that say things like "Everything's better with bacon", "When in doubt, bacon", "Like if you love bacon, Comment if you love bacon, Share if you love bacon, ignore if you hate puppies". I even have a Facebook friend who put their middle name as "bacon", LOL! - NiceGuy1 108.162.219.16 21:42, 12 May 2017 (UTC) I finally signed up! This comment is mine. NiceGuy1 (talk) 05:57, 13 June 2017 (UTC)
- I added that tag. The question is what about bacon started to rise in 2010 and is peaking now? Djbrasier (talk) 02:24, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
- Here is the google trend for "Bacon": https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=bacon Jona (talk) 07:22, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
- Looking at the graph, there appears to be a regular uptick in December or January. Interesting. 108.162.245.166 22:27, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
- What started to rise? Ummmm, this stuff I already named. :) This graph is suggesting that Bacon memes, jokes, references, etc. started to rise in 2010. This being Google, it would probably mean people searching for these jokes and memes on Google, plus the people creating such things increasing the Google results. And thanks for the more specific answer, Jona, LOL! Even though my iPad is being a brat and won't show anything, the URL sounds quite the comprehensive answer, much better than anything I could say. - NiceGuy1 108.162.219.64 03:27, 26 May 2017 (UTC) Also mine! NiceGuy1 (talk) 05:57, 13 June 2017 (UTC)
- Here is the google trend for "Bacon": https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=bacon Jona (talk) 07:22, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
I believe this comic might be talking about the Burger King commercials that set off Google Homes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_O54le4__I -An anonymous person 108.162.219.88 12:51, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
- By that, I meant "What is the definition of a sandwich?" part. -Same anonymous guy 108.162.219.88 12:53, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
Why has nobody helping to edit these pages tried Googling a few key words? Nobody could figure out "robot monkeys;" I literally Googled the exact pair of words and limited the results to 2001 to 2011. It really does work. --OriginalName (talk) 03:51, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
I made the transcript complete by adding the caption and title text. --JayRulesXKCD what's up? 11:29, 23 May 2017 (UTC)
I fixed the article so it's not incomplete anymore, but it still says "The current incomplete explanation in the spotlight is 1835: Random Obsessions, please help us fix it", even thought I already fixed it. Is it something with the site? --JayRulesXKCD what's up? 22:03, 23 May 2017 (UTC)
- I was wondering this myself... Usually the comic chosen as the "Incomplete Explanation Of The Week" or whatever is one of the juggernauts I won't touch with a ten foot pole (other than some comments I've made which have clearly been lost in the flood, LOL!) but when I hit this one it seems complete, the tag is gone... IDK, maybe the site is programmed to pick a new one once a week or something, but it doesn't re-check to see if it's been completed in the meantime? - NiceGuy1 108.162.219.64 03:34, 26 May 2017 (UTC) I finally signed up! This comment is mine. NiceGuy1 (talk) 05:57, 13 June 2017 (UTC)
TITS
Is the "Pirates vs Ninjas" a reference to [1]?
Was he right? Is the sandwich conversation over? Did we reach a satisfactory conclusion or at least an acceptable compromise? I don't know the answers, but somebody who does should update the explanation for the new year. Ijpete98 (talk) 13:00, 3 January 2024 (UTC)