Why GIS Humor?

Why not? This site is run by Kelly Sparks of GIS Training Source. If you have a suggestion or question, email [kelly at gistrainingsource dot com].

Funny: Europe geographically stereotyped

Maps poking fun at our stereotypical ways of looking at the world…

Europe Geographically Stereotyped at FlowingData.com

Bizarre Map Challenge Awards

“Bizarre”, in this competition, refers to maps that are strikingly out of the ordinary. Though all maps use real-world data, successful entries might employ unusual techniques, illustrate bizarre topics, or exhibit striking patterns.  Check these out:http://bizarremap.sdsu.edu/Voting/awardlist.htm

G-I-Yes Video!

G-I-Yes! Video

A true GIS person will definitely get a laugh out of this… (and if you’re not already a GIS person, you will probably think that we are all completely nuts)

http://www.youtube.com/v/iKHc9iub5Fw&hl=en_US&fs=1&

“The Arc of My GIS Career”

The Arc of GIS career has brought me to some exciting places. Back in college, Grass was my gateway. I partook of it happily in the warm (Unix) Sun and was hooked. Alas, I eventually got distracted by the flashy look of Idrisi. This didn’t last too long as I soon ran off with [...]

“Map”of online social networks

http://www.adverblog.com/archives/img/online_communities_map.jpg

Al Franken Draws US Map while Speaking

You gotta see this to believe it…

http://www.youtube.com/v/2HfcrqXtxOM&hl=en&fs=1

The World – As America Sees It

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/791/theamericanworld9lt.jpg

Top 15 Google Street View Sightings

at mashable.com

http://mashable.com/2007/05/31/top-15-google-street-view-sightings/