It’s not that funny if you have to explain it. Basically, the core of linux is the “kernel.” Sometimes, when things really go awry, you get a “kernel panic” type error. So it’s a pun on the linux “kernel” and popcorn “kernels.” See, now I’ve killed all the humor.
This humor doesn’t come close to Dilbert. Dilbert has remained brilliant for so long now, I don’t know how the writer/artist does it, but he’s a genius.
Steve Laniel Jan 28
Wow. Did that actually get published in Foxtrot? I’m surprised they’d mention something so obscure in a relatively major comic.
Steve Laniel Jan 28
Huh. I guess so. Though some googling suggests this may be a repeat.
adamg Jan 28
Foxtrot has been consistently geeky like that for years.
Hari Jan 28
Ok I confess.. I am not much of a Linux user.
What is the joke about?
Adam Rosi-Kessel Jan 28
It’s not that funny if you have to explain it. Basically, the core of linux is the “kernel.” Sometimes, when things really go awry, you get a “kernel panic” type error. So it’s a pun on the linux “kernel” and popcorn “kernels.” See, now I’ve killed all the humor.
Jamie Jan 28
I think kernel panics are much more well-known now that the Mac OS is a Unix variant.
Charles Jan 28
This humor doesn’t come close to Dilbert. Dilbert has remained brilliant for so long now, I don’t know how the writer/artist does it, but he’s a genius.