There was an idea going around education circles that type in comic sans was easier or even easiest for those with dyslexia to read. The claims struck me as a

There was an idea going around education circles that type in comic sans was easier or even easiest for those with dyslexia to read. The claims struck me as a bit unlikely, but helped explain its widespread adoption in higher education beyond differences in taste. A quick searching suggests that there is little evidence for the claims made about it, but I can see why some would still use it. Still, at least it’s not Papyrus.