My friend Debra (of Contextures and Contextures Blog fame) sent me a link to GraphJam. She said “Some not so good, other are quite funny. . . . now I’m getting out of there, before I waste any more time.” Like I need any help wasting time.
I’ve seen the GraphJam site before, of course, but I saw a chart I’d never seen before.
more graph humor and song chart memes
The chart is fairly accurate, but it omits the time dimension. In my experience, the “Juuust Right” position is only good for a few moments, then the curve shifts horizontally, and the knob position corresponds to a new temperature outside of the comfort zone. It’s a delicately balanced system, a dynamic equilibrium, with an overly sensitive control circuit.
Anyway, it you have a few minutes to spare, check out GraphJam for a little amusement. Their motto says it all: Pop Culture for People in Cubicles.
Geoff Urland says
It’s great that we both posted on this on the same day! Most of the graphs there are hideous, but good for a chuckle. Even though it’s ugly, I love the 3D Escher bar chart.
Jon Peltier says
I used a version of the Escher chart in my rant against 3D charts: The Perils of Being in 3D.
Davina says
Hi Jon.
Wow, what a great resource you have here! I found you through Liz’s Blog to Show. I look forward to learning more about Excel. I have used it only a few times but am fascinated about its capabilities.