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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
| − | In [[1112: Think Logically]], for example, Knit Cap is depicted as typical 'nerd' | + | In [[1112: Think Logically]], for example, Knit Cap is depicted as typical 'nerd'. |
| − | Knit Cap is one of the two main characters in the interactive comic [[1350: Lorenz]], in which the general consensus was the Knit Cap was a woman. In most other comics Knit Cap is seen as a man. This was also the first comic where there was a big part for this character and in that comic she was called Knit Cap Girl. Here below is what was once noted on Lorenz explanation about this character and the type of hat | + | Knit Cap is one of the two main characters in the interactive comic [[1350: Lorenz]], in which the general consensus was the Knit Cap was a woman. In most other comics Knit Cap is seen as a man. This was also the first comic where there was a big part for this character, and in that comic she was called Knit Cap Girl. Here below is what was once noted on Lorenz's explanation about this character and the type of hat. |
===Knit Cap Girl=== | ===Knit Cap Girl=== | ||
| − | Knit Cap Girl was a completely new character in [[1350: Lorenz]] wearing a {{w|knit cap}}. It was at first debated if this was a girl or a boy, but since Knit Cap Girl seems to be together with [[Hairy]] that was reason enough to call her a girl. She has some similarities to [[Megan]] with a | + | Knit Cap Girl was a completely new character in [[1350: Lorenz]] as she was wearing a {{w|knit cap}}. It was at first debated if this was a girl or a boy, but since Knit Cap Girl seems to be together with [[Hairy]] that was reason enough to call her a girl. She has some similarities to [[Megan]] with a knit cap, but since Megan never before has been shown with a knit cap or been together as a pair with Hairy, it would be strange if this represents Megan. (Hairy has some bad reputation in trying to fool girls to fall for him. Perhaps he has finally found out how to interact with women, although they do seem to fight in this comic a few times.) |
====Other comics with knit caps==== | ====Other comics with knit caps==== | ||
*'''Before Lorenz :''' | *'''Before Lorenz :''' | ||
**A guy with a knit cap can be seen in [[1037: Umwelt]] in the [[1037#Aurora|aurora story line]]. | **A guy with a knit cap can be seen in [[1037: Umwelt]] in the [[1037#Aurora|aurora story line]]. | ||
| − | **A [http://imgs.xkcd.com/clickdrag/1n5w.png guy with knit cap] can be seen on a boat in [[1110: Click and Drag | + | ***Since he is in a cold environment that would warrant warm clothes, he does not seem to represent Knit Cap. |
| − | + | **A [http://imgs.xkcd.com/clickdrag/1n5w.png guy with a knit cap] can be seen on a boat in [[1110: Click and Drag]]. | |
| − | ***He is | + | ***He is not Knit Cap as his knit cap is black. |
**Randall's wife is depicted with a knit cap in [[1141: Two Years]], one she uses due to chemotherapy treatments causing her to lose her hair. | **Randall's wife is depicted with a knit cap in [[1141: Two Years]], one she uses due to chemotherapy treatments causing her to lose her hair. | ||
***Since it is clear that Knit Cap Girl has hair, she does not wear the cap for that reason. | ***Since it is clear that Knit Cap Girl has hair, she does not wear the cap for that reason. | ||
***It is described as ''...the woman (who is wearing a '''knit cap''')...'' in the [http://xkcd.com/1141/info.0.json official transcript]. | ***It is described as ''...the woman (who is wearing a '''knit cap''')...'' in the [http://xkcd.com/1141/info.0.json official transcript]. | ||
| − | ****In | + | ****In Lorenz, the knit cap is not mentioned in the [http://xkcd.com/1350/info.0.json official transcript] but it mainly describes the functionality of the comic. |
**Two guys wear knit caps in [[1321: Cold]]. | **Two guys wear knit caps in [[1321: Cold]]. | ||
***They are called winter hats in the [http://xkcd.com/1321/info.0.json official transcript]. | ***They are called winter hats in the [http://xkcd.com/1321/info.0.json official transcript]. | ||
*'''After Lorenz:''' | *'''After Lorenz:''' | ||
| − | **One of the | + | **One of the users' pictures for the April fools' comic the year after, [[1506: xkcloud]], also [[1506: xkcloud/Transcript#User pictures|looked like]] Knit Cap Girl. |
**Another user picture with a person wearing a knit cap can be seen in [[1689: My Friend Catherine]] | **Another user picture with a person wearing a knit cap can be seen in [[1689: My Friend Catherine]] | ||
**At the top of the huge chart in [[1732: Earth Temperature Timeline]] a guy with a white knit cap similar to the one in [[1321: Cold]] is freezing. | **At the top of the huge chart in [[1732: Earth Temperature Timeline]] a guy with a white knit cap similar to the one in [[1321: Cold]] is freezing. | ||
| + | ***Again, the cold environment shows that he isn't Knit Cap. | ||
**What appears to be a guy in a knit cap is out watching birds with Cueball in [[1826: Birdwatching]]. | **What appears to be a guy in a knit cap is out watching birds with Cueball in [[1826: Birdwatching]]. | ||
**The "You" option in [[2198: Throw]], which can be both thrower and thrown has a knit cap. It can also be customized and in the new window coming up, the knit cap You is also shown. At first glance it may look like a man, but given the look of Knit Cap Girl, it could also represent a woman, which may be the idea, since it should represent the reader. | **The "You" option in [[2198: Throw]], which can be both thrower and thrown has a knit cap. It can also be customized and in the new window coming up, the knit cap You is also shown. At first glance it may look like a man, but given the look of Knit Cap Girl, it could also represent a woman, which may be the idea, since it should represent the reader. | ||
Revision as of 22:48, 29 January 2022
| Knit Cap | |
|---|---|
 An image of Knit Cap from 1112: Think Logically | |
| First appearance | 1037: Umwelt |
| Appearances | 15 |
Knit Cap is a stick figure character in xkcd distinguished by a knit cap.
Contents
Characteristics
In 1112: Think Logically, for example, Knit Cap is depicted as typical 'nerd'.
Knit Cap is one of the two main characters in the interactive comic 1350: Lorenz, in which the general consensus was the Knit Cap was a woman. In most other comics Knit Cap is seen as a man. This was also the first comic where there was a big part for this character, and in that comic she was called Knit Cap Girl. Here below is what was once noted on Lorenz's explanation about this character and the type of hat.
Knit Cap Girl
Knit Cap Girl was a completely new character in 1350: Lorenz as she was wearing a knit cap. It was at first debated if this was a girl or a boy, but since Knit Cap Girl seems to be together with Hairy that was reason enough to call her a girl. She has some similarities to Megan with a knit cap, but since Megan never before has been shown with a knit cap or been together as a pair with Hairy, it would be strange if this represents Megan. (Hairy has some bad reputation in trying to fool girls to fall for him. Perhaps he has finally found out how to interact with women, although they do seem to fight in this comic a few times.)
Other comics with knit caps
- Before Lorenz :
- A guy with a knit cap can be seen in 1037: Umwelt in the aurora story line.
- Since he is in a cold environment that would warrant warm clothes, he does not seem to represent Knit Cap.
- A guy with a knit cap can be seen on a boat in 1110: Click and Drag.
- He is not Knit Cap as his knit cap is black.
- Randall's wife is depicted with a knit cap in 1141: Two Years, one she uses due to chemotherapy treatments causing her to lose her hair.
- Since it is clear that Knit Cap Girl has hair, she does not wear the cap for that reason.
- It is described as ...the woman (who is wearing a knit cap)... in the official transcript.
- In Lorenz, the knit cap is not mentioned in the official transcript but it mainly describes the functionality of the comic.
- Two guys wear knit caps in 1321: Cold.
- They are called winter hats in the official transcript.
- A guy with a knit cap can be seen in 1037: Umwelt in the aurora story line.
- After Lorenz:
- One of the users' pictures for the April fools' comic the year after, 1506: xkcloud, also looked like Knit Cap Girl.
- Another user picture with a person wearing a knit cap can be seen in 1689: My Friend Catherine
- At the top of the huge chart in 1732: Earth Temperature Timeline a guy with a white knit cap similar to the one in 1321: Cold is freezing.
- Again, the cold environment shows that he isn't Knit Cap.
- What appears to be a guy in a knit cap is out watching birds with Cueball in 1826: Birdwatching.
- The "You" option in 2198: Throw, which can be both thrower and thrown has a knit cap. It can also be customized and in the new window coming up, the knit cap You is also shown. At first glance it may look like a man, but given the look of Knit Cap Girl, it could also represent a woman, which may be the idea, since it should represent the reader.
- The character at the top of the mountain in 2199: Cryptic Wifi Networks has a knit cap. That was two comics in a row.
Other names for knit caps
- Beanie.
- The knit caps that appeared in 1190: Time are traditionally referred to as "beanies"; by extension, the people wearing them are known as "Beanies" (and their language as "Beanish").
- Toque.
- Tuque.
- Skullcap or skully.
- ”Knit cap” is the name that fits best with the three different official transcripts mentioned above.
See also
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