xkcd explained

[montyy0]

If you need this you probably shouldn't be reading xkcd in the first place.

Comments

[mindstalk]

The explanations seem somewhat hostile and denigrating. I can't tell if it's friendly ribbing or straight. "The author has read about on Wikipedia..." Yeah, probably not.

[clynne]

I love the snark, it's just what xkcd needs.

It's funnier than the original.

[mindstalk]

Clearly opinions vary. :)