Comic Sans, a widely recognized and sometimes controversial typeface, was created by Vincent Connare. Connare, a former Microsoft employee, designed Comic Sans in 1994 while working on a project to develop a speech bubble-based program called Microsoft Bob. The font's distinctive and playful appearance was inspired by the style of comic book lettering. Despite its popularity in certain contexts, Comic Sans has also garnered criticism for its overuse and perceived lack of professionalism in certain settings. Nevertheless, it remains a recognizable font designed by Vincent Connare.